(Apply in 3 Minutes) Part Time Practice Assistant - Mount Kisco, NY
Company: Optum
Location: Mount Kisco
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly
CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York 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. Optum has
an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed
oriented Practice Assistant to join our team. The Practice
Assistant 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.
Schedule: A 24-hour work week schedule to be determined by the
supervisor. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to
5:00 pm. (Flexible hours) Location: 90 South Bedford Road, Mount
Kisco, NY 10549 Primary Responsibilities: - Obtain accurate and
updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance
information - Perform insurance verification on the date of service
- Obtain patient signatures for required documents - File and
maintain medical records - Confirms and schedule appointments -
Follow the Cash Security policy and procedures according to Optum
Medical guidelines - Perform referral documentation promptly -
Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and
courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments -
Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum
Employee Policies - Work cohesively with fellow employees to
achieve specific team goals - Comfortable working in high pace
environment - Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and
tracking systems - Provide effective communication to patient /
family team members and other health care professionals as
evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes,
and evaluations - Comply with administrative policies to ensure
quality of care - Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning
documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or
scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic
chart - All employees are expected to keep abreast on current
medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes
maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and
OSHA requirements - 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) - 1 years of customer service or
healthcare-related experience - Intermediate level of computer
proficiency (multitasking through multiple applications including
Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word) - Ability to travel to other
locations as needed for coverage Preferred Qualifications: - 1
years of experience working in medical front office position
performing duties such as scheduling appointments, checking
patients in/out, insurance verification, collecting co-pays, and
maintaining medical records - Experience working with an electronic
health record (EPIC) - Knowledge of Medical terms - Bilingual
Spanish and English 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 Pay is based on several factors including
but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,
certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a
far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for
this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on
full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as
applicable. 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. 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. UnitedHealth Group
is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug
test before beginning employment. RED, RPO
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