Patient Care Coordinator
Optum/UHG · Norwood, Massachusetts, United States · US
Posted 60+ days ago
Hospital Administration
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Not yet analysed
Demand80
Career growth60
Healthcare fit40
Remote potential10
5-year outlook
Entry-level administrative roles in healthcare typically see modest salary growth, with potential to advance into supervisory or management positions within large organizations like Optum. Exact figures vary by location and experience, but this is not a high-income trajectory.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
broad
Seniority
entry
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-08
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
For clinicians, this role may be a step down but offers a low-barrier entry into healthcare administration within a large, reputable organization. It could be useful for those seeking a non-clinical role without prior administrative experience, though it may not fully leverage clinical expertise.
Who should apply
Healthcare graduates, allied health professionals, or clinicians looking to transition into non-clinical administrative roles, especially those interested in healthcare operations or coordination.
CV angle
Highlight patient-facing experience, understanding of clinical workflows, medical terminology, and ability to coordinate care. Emphasize familiarity with EHR systems (e.g., Epic) and HIPAA compliance, even if from a clinical perspective.
Skills to highlight
- Scheduling
- EHR (Epic)
- Patient communication
- Referral processing
- HIPAA compliance
- Customer service
- Medical records management
Role summary
An administrative patient care coordinator role at Optum/Atrius Health, handling scheduling, patient check-in/out, referrals, medical records, and communication between patients and providers in a clinic setting.
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