Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Crystal Run HealthCare Pediatrics, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Patient Services Team Lead to join our team. The hours are Monday through Friday a 37.5 hour work week to be determined by the supervisor between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Patient Services Team Lead is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.

Location: 300 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY 10941 and 100 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY 10941

Primary Responsibilities:

• Adheres to standards of professionalism set by the Practice

• Always maintains professional appearance by adhering to dress code and wearing identification badge

• Demonstrates and maintains professionalism in behavior and courtesy toward the patients and staff

• Respects confidentiality and is HIPAA compliant in all aspects of communication regarding patient, Practice and staff members

• Functions as a member of a team committed to quality patient care

• Takes initiative to keep informed of new/revised Policy and Procedures, Standards of Careand incorporates these into practice

• Maintains a working knowledge of Practice Policy and Procedures; effectively communicates information regarding the Practice to those who require it

• Attends and contributes to regularly scheduled department Supervisors meetings and Medical Home Meetings

• Facilitates department meetings or reads minutes

• Provides and administers training for Quarterly Patient Services staff meetings

• Completes Mandatory Education annually

• Handles difficult situations and people with tact, professionalism and H.E.A.R.T.

• Demonstrates good judgment in escalating difficult situations and people to Management personnel

• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and or traveling to meet patient and office needs

• May be required to assist with coverage during time of staffing shortages and may occasionally require travel

• May be required to travel to newly integrated sites to provide training and support

• Demonstrates professionalism in attendance & punctuality. Consider number of unauthorized or unscheduled absences, a pattern of before and after weekend absences, tardiness and early departures, and long meal periods in accordance with CRHC policy

• Maintains and promotes a positive work attitude fostering teamwork and acceptance of management decisions

• Assists staff whenever possible, to achieve office goals / patient satisfaction

• Works independently, takes initiative in completing assignments and does so without reminder

• Reviews MD schedules in advance to assure adequate staffing for specific suites and locations and sends out a Daily Staffing Plan

• Completes any and all miscellaneous work i.e. projects, reports, process improvement initiatives, etc. assigned by Physician, Director of Operations or the Director of Patient Access accurately and in a timely fashion

• Maintains supply inventories and equipment necessary for the effective performance of the department/location

• Maintains a neat, organized, orderly environment in the reception and waiting room areas, i.e. magazines physician business cards, brochures, signage, etc.

• Administers Patient Services Department Orientation process including Part A and Part B Department checklists to new employees as needed. The Part A entails conducting New Hire Orientation including department policy and procedure review, job description review and basic overview of department operations. Also provides new hires with a work schedule and assures access to Outlook, EPM and Ultipro The Part B utilizes a competency exercise to evaluate compliance with department policies and procedures

• Assists with training and implementing new software systems, i.e. Phreesia, Crystal Connect, etc.

• Monitors all Patient Services staff compliance through daily audits of encounters, fee tickets, Significant Events, reports and on-site departmental observation audits to insure quality, accuracy, and compliance with registration and billing requirements

• Identifies staff that are in need of retraining and provides additional education and support

• Implements supplemental training sessions as needed

• Provide feedback and competencies to Director of Operations as it relates to Patient Services policies and procedures for staff Performance Evaluation purposes

• Works with Patient Services Trainers and the Director of Patient Access to communicate policy and procedure to Patient Services staff and identifies opportunities for training to insure quality, accuracy, and compliance with all policies and procedures

• Develops and maintains employee work schedules; reviews physician schedules to evaluate for adequate staffing

• Organizes coverage for attendance of Patient Services personnel during training sessions

• Responsible for weekend On Call Coverage

• Actively demonstrates good oral and written communication skills with both internal and external customers

• Implement and support the LEAN processes i.e. Standard work, Huddles, etc.

• Works with a sense of urgency

• Oversees and performs (when and or/if necessary) all essential task skills of the Patient Services Representative and Patient Services Team Leader

• Human Capital Management: Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures employees are appropriately selected, trained evaluated, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner. Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals

• Work Management: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems, policies and proceduresFinancial Management: Monitors and manages expenses within department to include; regular and overtime staff hours, appropriate approval of education and travel expenditures, equipment and supplies and specific departmental expenditures. Develops and monitors annual operational and capital budgets for area of responsibility

• Performs other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays

• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account

• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage

• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Education Reimbursement

• Employee Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

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 higher

• Intermediate level of computer proficiency including the ability to multi-task through multiple applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to travel 50% of the time to the two locations listed below

• 300 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY 10941

• 100Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY 10941

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)

• 1+ years of Healthcare related experience

• 3+ years of supervisory or managerial experience

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability

• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Physical Requirements:

• Work is generally light

• May occasionally be required to lift up to 25 pounds

• Operate business equipment including computer, printers, adding machines, photocopier, fax and telephone

New York Residents Only: The salary range for New York residents is $16.54 to $32.55 per hour. 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.

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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