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

Handle escalated calls, resolving more complex customer issues Demonstrate outstanding service to identify the source of the caller's issue and work to resolve the inquires in a timely and professional manner Help guide and educate customers about the fundamentals and benefits of consumer driven health care topics such as selecting the best benefit plan options, maximizin

Perform utilization management, utilization review, or concurrent review of behavioral health and substance abuse admissions and continued stays Ensure that behavioral health care services provided are medically necessary per standard guidelines Ensure that behavioral health care services are provided in the most appropriate setting Integrate a collaborative process which

Perform telephonic customer outreach to improve health quality outcomes in collaboration with clinical pharmacists Provide additional telephonic engagement with providers and pharmacies Assess and interpret customer needs and requirements, triaging to a clinical pharmacist when appropriate Document and track member engagement You'll be rewarded and recognized for your per

Home health administrator responsibilities as assigned Special project management as assigned Additional responsibilities as assigned Primary Responsibilities Positively represent the Company to both internal and external customers; always maintain a professional and courteous manner Uphold the Optum core values in the conduct of work Adhere to Company privacy guidelines;

Locate and engage members within a 60 mile radius of a designated region Assess SDOH needs using a standardized screening tool and coordinate with ICT to identify and connect members to available community resources Engage with members post discharge from inpatient setting to facilitate connections with community based services and Peer Support Specialist as needed Provid

Support case and disease management teams to achieve optimal clinical outcomes for high risk populations Proficient in evidence based clinical guidelines and lead grand round clinical education sessions with nursing teams Primary functions include RN case manager support and consultation about high risk members and assisting in account management team presentations Be inv

Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, 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 Co

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

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

Provide support and strategic counsel on a wide variety of matters including, regulatory compliance and oversight, contracts, STARs, the Inflation Reduction Act, and finance Collaborate with colleagues across the legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs departments You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give y

Perform initial and ongoing reviews pertaining to primary role (PA, ICM, DCM, PACM), appropriately applying clinical criteria (InterQual, policies, National and Local Coverage Determinations) for approval and sending to Medical Directors if review is necessary for determining an adverse determination Collaborate with Medical Directors, clinical peers and Health Plan partn

Addresses the total patient, inclusive of medical, psychosocial, behavioral, cultural, and spiritual needs Involves the individual patient and caregiver, as appropriate, in decision making Facilitates communication and coordination among members of the care team Provides patient care to include patient assessment prior to physician's/nurse practitioner's examination, serv

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

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