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Associate Patient Care Coordinator

United Health Group
Brewer, Maine Posted Oct 27, 2026
On-siteUSD 16 - 29 / hour

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Associate Patient Care Coordinator

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Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

With these values to guide us, our people are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we are honored to serve.

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Associate Patient Care Coordinator

Requisition number: 2394639

Job category: Healthcare Delivery

Primary location: Brewer, Maine

Date posted: 10/27/2026

Overtime status: Non-exempt

Travel: No

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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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Often serving as the first point of contact for patients in preparation of upcoming appointments, this position requires excellent customer service and attention to detail. The Pre-Registration Representative is responsible for the accurate and efficient pre-registration of patients by updating patient demographic and insurance information, in advance of the date of service.

Employees are required to hours of 9:00am-5:30pm EST, Monday - Friday. Our office is located at 43 Whiting Hill Road Brewer, ME 04412.

We offer 3-6 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be 8:00am to 4:30pm EST, Monday - Friday. Training will be conducted onsite (timing varies).

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ensures excellent customer service when assisting patients, providers, and other departments over the phone or in person
  • Collects and verifies patient demographic and insurance information, making changes as necessary to ensure accuracy within each encounter
  • Engages other departments to assist with patient questions or needs
  • Facilitates conversations with patients to provide benefit information and collects copays or other patient liabilities due, prior to service
  • Remains aware of department service level, abandonment rates and other measurable data and individual contributions to the overall metrics
  • Meets/exceeds department defined productivity, and audit goals and upholds all department policies and procedures
  • Escalates outstanding needs to department leadership to ensure pre-registration and financial clearance functions occur prior to service date, expediting patient service and assisting with smooth and on time starts
  • Verifies insurance coverage and benefits, updating the encounter appropriately
  • May perform other duties upon request

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.)

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
  • 6+ months of experience in an office setting, customer service setting (over the phone or face to face), phone support role, or call center environment
  • Beginner level of proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
  • Ability to work Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Influenza vaccination for the current flu season (typically August-May) or commitment to receive the influenza vaccination when available for the upcoming flu season
  • Must be 18 years of age OR older

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of registration experience in a hospital or medical setting
  • Understanding of medical terminology
  • Working knowledge of insurance policies and procedures and patient care settings
  • Previously worked for Northern Light Health

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 $29.00 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.

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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