Central Scheduler - Mount Kisco NY
Company: Optum
Location: Mount Kisco
Posted on: May 15, 2025
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Job Description:
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. -
Optum Infusion Suite, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a
friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented -Central Scheduler
to join our team. Central Scheduler 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: Monday through Friday a 40-hour work week to be
determined by the supervisor between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00
pm. -
Location: - 90 South Bedford Road, Third Floor, Mount Kisco, NY
10549 -
Primary Responsibilities:
Ability to utilize functionality of an electronic medical record to
obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name,
address, insurance information, medications and authorizations
Knowledge of Infusion scheduling by medication treatment plan based
on standards of care
Maintain excel spreadsheets for medication inventories
Answering incoming and outgoing telephone calls from specialty
pharmacies and provide clarification on prescriptions and obtain
delivery dates
Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum
Employee Policies
Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team
goals
Keep abreast on current medical requirements relevant to their
position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and
abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements
Comfortable working in high pace/complex environment
Participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing care in
conjunction with the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the
Plan of Care
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
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
Cross-train and help in other locations if needed
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: -
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)
Advanced computer proficiency (multi-task through multiple
applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in a fast-paced complex healthcare
environment
Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC)
Knowledge of Medical terminology
Knowledge of complex chemotherapy scheduling and treatment
cycles
Pharmacy technician 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
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Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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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 -
New York Residents Only: -The salary range for New York -residents
is -$16.00 to $28.27 -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. -
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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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