Telephonic Care Navigator

This position is Remote in Central OR Mountain Time Zone. You will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care.

We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is full-time, Monday – Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

We offer 1 week of on-the-job training. The hours of training will be based on your schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment. Shift may adjust so team will discuss when closer.

   

Primary Responsibilities:

• Telephonic outreach to members to complete post ER visit assessment
• Completing telephonic assessments with members
• Facilitating follow up for the member
• Other duties as assigned

   

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 equivalent work experience
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 2+ years of experience working in a physician’s office OR outpatient clinic with patient and medical team communication and collaboration
• 2+ years of experience with outbound calls to patients / members
• Experience working in cross functional, inter and multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience and proficiency with EMRs
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Telephonic and written communication skills
• Ability to work full-time, Monday – Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Microsoft Word (edit, create and save documents), Microsoft Excel (adding, sorting and filtering data) and Microsoft Outlook (email, folders, attachments and calendaring)

   

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within Central OR Mountain Time Zone
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

   

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

   

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 – $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

   

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.

   

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