Bilingual (English / Mandarin) Care Navigator - National Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 19, 2023

Job Description:

$1,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates

You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Imagine being able to get answers to your health plan questions from someone who speaks the same language as you do. -Or, the opposite, not being able to get the answers. -At UnitedHealth Group , we want our customers to get those answers by speaking to one of our Bilingual Representatives. -If you're fluent in English and Mandarin, we can show you how to put all of your skills, your passions and your energy to work in a fast- growing environment.

Energize your career with one of Healthcare's fastest growing companies.

You dream of a great career with a great company - where you can make an impact and help people. - We dream of giving you the opportunity to do just this. - And with the incredible growth of our business, it's a dream that definitely can come true. Already one of the world's leading Healthcare companies, UnitedHealth Group is restlessly pursuing new ways to operate our service centers, improve our service levels and help people lead healthier lives. - We live for the opportunity to make a difference and right now, we are living it up.

This opportunity is with one of our most exciting business areas: Optum - a growing part of our family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a Fortune 5 -leader.

Optum helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their healthcare needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance.

Our Care Navigators have a serious responsibility to make every contact informative, productive, positive, and memorable for what it says about how much we care.

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 9:00am - 5:30pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

Completes telephonic outreach to DSNP members utilizing auto dialer and manual dialing

Educates member on gaps in care and assists with scheduling provider appointments

Assists members with social determinants of health and links to community resources

Ensures member has access to PCP

Identifies gaps in care and assists in closure of gaps

Outreaches members on caseload consistent with program guidelines

Consistently meets metrics, both quality & performance

Provides excellent customer service to both members and providers

Constantly maintains schedule adherence and good attendance

Maintains confidential health information according to state and federal regulations including HIPAA.

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 higher) OR equivalent experience

1+ years of call center and / or telephonic customer service experience

1+ years of professional experience in an office setting using the telephone and computer as the primary instruments to perform the job duties

1+ years of healthcare/ insurance experience and/or Social work/community outreach/advocacy experience

1+ years of experience analyzing and solving customer problems

Work experience using Microsoft Word (edit, create & save documents), Microsoft Excel (sorting & filtering data), and Microsoft Outlook (email, folders, attachments and calendaring)

Ability to work any 8-hour shift between 9:00am-5:30pm EST

Ability to read and write Mandarin fluently

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Social Work, Public Health or related field

Bilingual English and Spanish or other language

Previous experience as a telecommuter

Medicaid and / or Medicare experience

Experience working with medical terminology

Reside in New York and New Jersey

Telecommuting Requirements:

Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy

Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)

Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Soft Skills:

Must be able and comfortable with maintaining metrics and goals within the department

Must be comfortable working on the phone and multiple systems on the computer simultaneously while assisting members

Must be comfortable making outreach to members without prior engagement

Excellent Organizational Skills

Telephone etiquette

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Military & Veterans find your next mission: We know your background and experience is different and we like that. UnitedHealth Group values the skills, experience and dedication that serving in the military demands. In fact, many of the values defined in the service mirror what the UnitedHealth Group culture holds true: Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance. Whether you are looking to transition from active duty to a civilian career, or are an experienced veteran or spouse, we want to help guide your career journey. Learn more at https://uhg.hr/transitioning-military

Learn how Teresa, a Senior Quality Analyst, -works with -military veterans and ensures they receive the best benefits and experience possible. - https://uhg.hr/vet

OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physucuan employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patienct care. OptumCare's support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $18.17 - $32.26. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $20.00 - $35.53. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

**PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

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.

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