Utilization Management Coordinator Healthcare WellMed San Antonio
Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve YOUR LIFE'S BEST WORK.(SM)
WellMed provides concierge - level medical care and service for seniors, delivered by physicians and clinic staff that understand and care about the patient's health. WellMed's proactive approach focuses on prevention and the complete coordination of care for patients. WellMed is now part of the Optum division under the greater UnitedHealth Group umbrella.
The ASSOCIATE PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR provides support to the UM department in administrative functions for UM organization determinations and appeal coordination. This position utilizes knowledge of Medicare and state HMO guidelines in order to facilitate and comply with the Utilization Management plan in data entry and to prepare letters utilizing standard templates. The Associate Patient Care Coordinator will also provide float coverage for the central UM department, utilizing and following established policies and procedures.
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This is an office based position located at our office off of Northwest Parkway in San Antonio, TX. The position requires working various shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays as determined by the business.
This is high volume, customer service environment. You'll need to be efficient, productive and thorough dealing with our members over the phone. You also must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes evening hours.
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CAREERS WITH WELLMED. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 350,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi - specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do YOUR LIFE'S BEST WORK.(SM)
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