Care Coordinator

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Responsible for welcoming and orienting prospective patients to health enhancement and coordinating delivery of quality services through appropriate data gathering and resource referrals. Acts as the primary point of contact to facilitate effective patient communication in support of the Health Enhancement/Education team to ensure continuity of care across the care of continuum and improve patient outcomes.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum's commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each internal and external customer
Contact patients to participate in Health Enhancement/Education programs for chronic condition management delivered by the health enhancement department, and documents correspondences
Ensures timely outreach to patient population and serves as a primary point of contact between patient and Health Enhancement/Education team to anticipate and appropriately address patient questions and concerns
Confirms patient understanding of programs available and provides information to patients on available tools, resources, appropriate and new services available
Ensures ongoing coordinated management of patient care with appropriate resource allocations, referrals and notifications that are purposeful, supportive, and interconnected with team members
Notifies the Health Enhancement/Education team of patient requests, need for referral, and facilitate referrals
Facilitates the identification, recommendation and appropriate enrollment to health enhancement programs and other community-based assistance or support programs for a selected patient population
Assists in care delivery through the provision of scripted health education and monitoring
Expedites completion of referrals, confirms program scheduling, receipt of pertinent, mailed materials, coordinates, and notifies appropriate team members for follow ups
Meets or exceeds productivity targets
Uses, protects, and discloses Optum patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with HIPAA standards
Performs additional 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
1+ years and including 3+ years of experience in a healthcare setting
Computer literate
Health literacy and cultural awareness skills to effectively coordinate patient centric care
Basic understanding of managed care principles
Understanding Medicare and MediCal / Medicaid benefits
Basic Microsoft Office skills
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple computer platforms simultaneously
Proven outstanding customer service skills
Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly
Proven good critical thinking skills and resourcefulness
Demonstrated ability to solve problems effectively assist patients with issues and challenges
Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks
Demonstrated ability to manage workload and complete assigned tasks within designated timeframes
Bilingual in English and needed language (based upon demographic needs of panel)
Preferred Qualification
1+ years of experience as a medical assistant or clinical administrative capacity with the organization
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 salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.