Project Coordinator - Poughkeepsie, NY

Company: Optum
Location: Poughkeepsie
Posted on: July 7, 2025

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. Clinical Quality Assurance, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, quality and safety focused detailed oriented Project Coordinator to join our team. The Project Coordinator 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. Schedule: This is a 40-hour work week to be determined by the supervisor. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Location: 6 Neptune Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 OR 100 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Primary Responsibilities: - Support the clinical quality assurance department - Setting up multiple meetings, managing calendars, and fielding multiple phone line extensions - Administrative support for multiple organizational wide programs including, the PH&S program, educational program, employee health programs, and all certification programs - Assist with managing the BLS/ACLS certification program - Assist with proctoring and managing the MA certification program - Assist with administrative duties surround onboarding competency creation/tracking/organizing for compliance - Participate in the administrative efforts to support all quality and safety initiatives for the organization - Ability to use excel programs daily - Ability to create PowerPoint presentations daily - Other duties may be 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 experience in an administrative executive role - Advanced level of computer proficiency (multitasking through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word) Be able to create excel spreadsheets and create PowerPoint presentations daily - Ability to travel 25% of the time to other offices if needed Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC) - Knowledge of Medical terms - Knowledge of insurance carriers and managed care plans 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 $20.00 to $35.72 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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