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.

　　This position is full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules between our normal business hours of 8:00am - 7:00pm with 1 hour lunch (Flexible business/early evening hours). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

　　This is a field based role. You'll have to do 2-3 Nursing Home Visits per day and work from home when not in the field.

　　We offer 2 months of paid training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Supporting APC(s) with overall coordination of member care, at the direction of the APC Functioning as part of a collaborative team Data entry and member chart management for: New members Post hospital visits Pre-visit updates Health maintenance updates Stars Lab results Medication entry Obtaining medical records following hospitalizations and physician appointments Obtaining consult notes, hospital discharge summaries, lab results Obtaining updates on members receiving Part A & B therapy Uploading lab results, medication changes, new member information into the EMR Assisting with scheduling of member appointments and transportation Arranging facility and member education Building facility relationships Supporting virtual family communication and/or virtual clinical visits for APC by holding and operating an iPad during the visits Tasks for Skilled Nursing Facility member may include: Tracking skilled days and assisting with completion of DSTs Other tasks within scope, as assigned by the APC Tasks for Assisted Living Facility members may include: Assisting members to utilize benefits Transitions to SNF (calling for SNF Bed, gathering medical records & sending to SNF, sending orders, arranging transportation) Coordinating Home Health and DME Other tasks within scope, as assigned by the APC

　　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 equivalent work experience 18+ months of Clinical OR Medical Record experience Ability to travel between these locations: Fairfield, CT Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area Daily travel between nursing homes and/or assisted living communities Experience and proficiency with EMRs Understanding or experience with medical team collaboration Knowledge of medical terminology and working within E.H.R. platforms Experience in Microsoft Word (edit, create & save documents), Microsoft Excel (adding, sorting & filtering data) and Microsoft Outlook (email, folders, attachments, and calendaring) Ability to work full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules between our normal business hours of 8:00am - 7:00pm with 1 hour lunch (Flexible business/early evening hours) . It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime Must be 18 years of age OR older Ability to travel up to 100% of the time

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Experience with CMS compliance Certified Nursing Assistant certification OR Certified Medical Assistant certification

　　Soft Skills:

　　Strong communication skills Excellent administrative and organizational skills required: Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple deliverables Experience working in cross functional, inter and multi-disciplinary teams

　　Connecticut Residents Only: The hourly range for Connecticut residents is $18.80 - $36.78 per hour. 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.

　　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.

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