Medical Office Specialist - Albany, OR
Company: Optum
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start -Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. -
The -Medical Office Specialist (Specialty Care/Urgent Care)
-provides patient care in accordance with established methods and
techniques and conforms to recognized standards. -
Location: -1705 Waverly Dr. SE, Albany, OR -
Schedule: -Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7:15am-5:30pm
(typically 8am-5pm). Schedule will be determined upon hire, is
subject to change, and may require weekend hours based upon
business need.
Role Type: -Full-time onsite
Primary Responsibilities:
Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic
that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and
Behavioral Standards Handbook. To this end, employees will be
expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles
contained within
Greets patients for providers, answers the telephone, routing of
calls/tasks, books appointments, verifies patient insurance
coverage, acts as cashier for payments and prepares for
appointments
Greeting and check patients in, verify current demographics and
insurance coverage. Notifies back-office staff of patient's arrival
in a timely manner
Working knowledge of the referral process
Use the correct search criteria to eliminate the creation of
duplicate documentation and enter in the EHR
Contact the assistant or provider promptly when an acutely ill
patient either telephones or approaches the reception desk with or
without an appointment
Direct patient flow and prepare patients for exams
Proactively monitors and manages provider schedules for
accuracy
Actively participate in the cleaning of shared work areas
Participate in the orientation and training of new employees
May work at multiple sites as determined by department
necessity
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions
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 higher)
1+ years of experience in a service-related industry OR 6+ months
of customer service experience in a professional office setting
Access to reliable transportation -
Preferred Qualifications: -
Ability to work well with providers, clinical staff and
patients
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy,
fast-paced environment while maintaining quality of work
Excellent proven customer service skills
Intermediate level of proficiency with computer and telephone
skills, including Microsoft Office suite -
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The salary range for this role is $16.00 -to $28.85 -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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UnitedHealth Group 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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UnitedHealth Group -is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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