Utilize advanced clinical skills to engage and motivate Consumers via a recovery, health and wellness oriented approach Assist consumers and their families/caregivers with connections to appropriate psychiatric, medical, and psychosocial referrals and services Identify and remove barriers to procurement, delivery, participation in and success of services Provide supportiv

Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, at least restrictive level of care Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact

Evaluates new and on going claims to determine compensability and liability, giving consideration to contract provisions, disability management duration contract guidelines, medical evidence and vocational evidence. Investigates questionable claims. Determines needs for additional medical information. Determine appropriate benefit calculations and payments. Performs revie

Provide an exceptional customer service experience when responding to and resolving customer service inquires and issues by identifying the topic and type of assistance the caller needs such as benefits, eligibility and claims, financial spending accounts and correspondence Research complex issues (such as Medical, Dental, Flex Spending, Pharmacy, etc.) across multiple da

Supervise the daily operations of clinic staff direct, train, and coordinate staff, monitor employee performance, and apply Primary Care Plus work standards to daily operations Serve as an escalation point for patient concerns and questions. Assist staff with complex patient situations requiring intervention from a higher authority Monitor policy and procedure updates to

Answer incoming phone calls from prospective members, identify the type of assistance and information the customer needs with the goal to convert caller to a qualified lead and sale Follow up with members on questions or to review current or new products and services Navigate multiple computer systems to document member information while maintaining active listening and e

Serves as the advocate for providers by demonstrating accountability and ownership to resolve issues Quickly and appropriately triage contacts from healthcare professionals (i.e. physician offices, clinics, billing offices) Seek to understand and identify the needs of the provider, answering questions and resolving issues (e.g. benefits and eligibility, billing and paymen

If you reside within Western, KY you will have the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities Functioning independently, travel across assigned territory to meet with providers to discuss Optum tools and programs focused on improving the quality of care for Medicare Advantage Members. Will be out in the field 80% of time in d

Territory will include priority markets in the Central and West Regions with a focus on MN, IL, TX, AZ, CO, and CA Sales VP qualify top prospect utilizing EDGE sales methodology; identifying/creating compelling events that position UHC for success Individual will be an expert at consultative selling with a demonstrated track record of leveraging UHG capabilities to solve

Engage members either face to face or over the phone to assist with closing gaps in care, linking to necessary services and providing education about their health Review available member service records and relevant documentation (e.g., utilization history, functional level, stratification information, current plan of care) Conduct member health assessment that includes p

Serve as primary care manager for high medical risks / needs members with comorbid behavioral health needs Engage members face to face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic (SDoH) needs Develop and implement individualized, person centered care plans inclusiv

Perform individual case review for appeals and grievances for various health plan and insurance products, which may include PPO, ASO, HMO, MAPD, and PDP. The appeals are in response to adverse determinations for medical services related to benefit design and coverage and the application of clinical criteria of medical policies Perform Department of Insurance/Department of

Manage administrative intake of members Work with hospitals, clinics, facilities and the clinical team to manage requests for services from members and/or providers Process incoming and outgoing referrals, and prior authorizations, including intake, notification and census roles Assist the clinical staff with setting up documents/triage cases for Clinical Coverage Review

Accountable for customer (employer) loyalty and satisfaction, as measured by survey results and persistency Establish, cultivate and manage the customer relationship at multiple levels, serving as a healthcare consultant and trusted business advisor to these customers Establish, cultivate and manage relationships with consultants and brokers, recognizing the value they br

Educate members on health education and condition management (formal and informal), as well as plan specifics and member resources, in collaboration with OptumHealth Referral of employees to available clinical programs including premium designated physicians Create, manage and implement employer specific programs based on employer needs Monitors and analyzes customer spec