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At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Be part of an exciting opportunity combining your entrepreneurial drive and passion to help others. This is a new program to build trusted relationships with members across the continuum of care as a registered nurse providing guidance and education as appropriate. The goal of this program is to provide a front line clinical resource to provide education and support of members about management of their health and well-being. This role is very customer service oriented and benefits from a nursing generalist background. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:
- Acts as resource to members calling into a customer service setting addressing medical/health questions
- Own problem through to resolution on behalf of the member in real time or through comprehensive and timely follow-up with the member
- Provide process and status on previously submitted prior authorizations or pre-determination requests
- Effectively refers and enrolls members to appropriate internal specialists and programs, based on member’s needs and eligibility
- Support and advocate for members and families in complicated medical situations
- Use good nursing judgement in a variety of scenarios real time
- Accurately documents member interaction across multiple databases, while on the call and appropriate follow all processes and procedures
- Educates members in healthcare decision making
- Takes lead role in setting direction and participating in or developing new program and initiatives to improve performance of new program
- Ability to collaborate with peers and managers to improve service model performance
- Assists with the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures
- Enjoys working in a fast paced environment and must be able to adapt quickly to change while executing efficiently
- Current and unrestricted RN compact license
- 2+ years of acute nursing experience as an RN
- Basic computer proficiency (ie MS Word, Outlook)
- Proven ability to function independently and responsibly with minimal supervision
- 2+ years of managed care experience
- Call center experience
- Clinical experience outside of the hospital setting
- Telecommute experience
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Proven team player and team building skills
- Ability and flexibility to assume responsibilities and tasks in a constantly changing work environment
About the Company
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN, United States
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are... Read more