Senior Patient Care Coordinator - Mission Hills, CA
Company: Optum
Location: Mission Hills
Posted on: May 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Optum CA is seeking a Senior Patient Care Coordinator to join
our team in Mission Hills, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care
organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral
part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a
global organization behind you so you can help your patients live
healthier lives. Here, you'll work alongside talented peers in a
collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion
while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an
exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at
work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the
health of your community with the excitement of contributing new
practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for
millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have
the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and
discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting.
Growing together.
This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required
to work during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm PST. It
may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional
overtime. Our office is located at 15031 Rinaldi Street, Mission
Hills, CA 91345.
We offer on-the-job training. The hours of training will be aligned
with your schedule.
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Primary Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Coordination of discharge plan for patients being discharged from
hospitals/facilities. This is working on site position
Coordination with hospital and Optum CM to facilitate/expedite
patient discharge in a timely and/appropriate manner
Arrangement of skilled nursing facility bed (SNF) for patient
discharge to SNF
Arrangement of home health, durable medical equipment-oxygen,
walkers, wound supplies, feeding supplies and other DME related
needs
Arrangement and authorization of ambulance/ other transportation
needed
Arrangement of dialysis chair time
Co-ordination of all post discharge appointments include post
discharge visit with PCP and specialist appointment
Communication of discharge plan to patients, families and/hospital
CM's
Entry of all authorizations and documentation in CUR/other
platforms as needed
Other duties as assigned
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You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience
Must be 18 years of age OR older
3+ years of experience in a healthcare setting (doctor's office or
acute care setting)
1+ years of experience with medical terminology, CPT and ICD-10
coding
Experience with computers and Windows based programs including the
ability to work with multiple computer platforms simultaneously
Ability to work Monday - Friday, during our normal business hours
of 8:00am - 5:00pm PST, including the flexibility to work
occasional overtime, based on the business need
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Preferred Qualifications:
Basic understanding of managed care principles
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Soft Skills:
Excellent organization and customer service skills
Excellent communication verbal and written
Detail-oriented
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The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based
on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum
wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth
Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package,
incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k
contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility
requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location,
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
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OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under
applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion,
age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,
or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to
pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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