Wellness Coordinator - National Remote
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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Wellness Coordinators are responsible for intake and coordination of utilization activity for behavioral health and substance abuse services. These documentation activities will include authorization requests, concurrent review requests, and coordination with clinicians for assurance of appropriate levels of care to members.
Working Schedule: Monday-Friday. EST Hours of operation are 8am-5pm. No nights, no weekends and no holidays.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary
Responsibilities:
Wellness Coordinators work in an inbound provider call queue
Data collection from providers; input into multiple electronic documentation systems
Coordinate information to clinical team partners
Provide behavioral health benefit education
Contact providers with reminders of reviews that may be due
Collect discharge information from providers and document in relevant system
Provide network referrals to help the member engage with mental health and substance use treatment
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:
2
years of managed care or call center experience
Familiarity with working on computers
Preferred
Qualifications:
3
years of experience in Medical/Behavioral health setting (i.e. hospital, managed care organization, or joint medical/behavioral outpatient practice)
Casework experience at hospitals, social service agencies or community mental health centers
Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
Working knowledge of community-based resources and services
Creative problem solving skills with the ability to use community and network resources to meet members' needs
Demonstrates initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives
Soft Skills:
Must demonstrate flexibility, ability to follow through on all tasks in a timely fashion, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn
Solid oral and written communication skills - specifically telephone skills
Demonstrated effective organizational skills and scheduling skills as observed in day-to-day work
Experience handling sensitive issues with members and providers in a confidential manner
Excellent customer service skills
Solid team player and team building skills
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.54 to $32.55 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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.
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.
#RPO #GreenEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Wellness Coordinators are responsible for intake and coordination of utilization activity for behavioral health and substance abuse services. These documentation activities will include authorization requests, concurrent review requests, and coordination with clinicians for assurance of appropriate levels of care to members.
Working Schedule: Monday-Friday. EST Hours of operation are 8am-5pm. No nights, no weekends and no holidays.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary
Responsibilities:
Wellness Coordinators work in an inbound provider call queue
Data collection from providers; input into multiple electronic documentation systems
Coordinate information to clinical team partners
Provide behavioral health benefit education
Contact providers with reminders of reviews that may be due
Collect discharge information from providers and document in relevant system
Provide network referrals to help the member engage with mental health and substance use treatment
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:
2
years of managed care or call center experience
Familiarity with working on computers
Preferred
Qualifications:
3
years of experience in Medical/Behavioral health setting (i.e. hospital, managed care organization, or joint medical/behavioral outpatient practice)
Casework experience at hospitals, social service agencies or community mental health centers
Dual diagnosis experience with mental health and substance abuse
Experience working in an environment that required coordination of benefits and utilization of multiple groups and resources for patients
Working knowledge of community-based resources and services
Creative problem solving skills with the ability to use community and network resources to meet members' needs
Demonstrates initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives
Soft Skills:
Must demonstrate flexibility, ability to follow through on all tasks in a timely fashion, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn
Solid oral and written communication skills - specifically telephone skills
Demonstrated effective organizational skills and scheduling skills as observed in day-to-day work
Experience handling sensitive issues with members and providers in a confidential manner
Excellent customer service skills
Solid team player and team building skills
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.54 to $32.55 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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.
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.
#RPO #GreenEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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