Senior Referral Navigator | Las Vegas, Nevada

Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location: 2720 Tenaya Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Primary Responsibilities: Respond to patient questions in person or over the phone Scheduling patient office/infusion appointments Processing all outbound referral orders Obtaining prior authorization for all outbound referrals Reschedule patient appointments due to cancellation Back up call center for inbound phone calls Ask patients for and/or assist patients with completing required paperwork (e.g., health history, insurance documentation, etc.) Accurately schedules and coordinates patient appointments for assigned clinics The ability to work in a high call volume environment while meeting productivity and quality standards Make patient follow up calls (e.g., after procedures, admissions, or ER visits) to identify/close gaps in care Connect patients with outside resources (e.g., community resources, social services) to promote self-care Coordinate services/case management for non-episodic and non-catastrophic cases Manage/respond constructively to challenging patient interactions (e.g., address lack of understanding, socioeconomic challenges, frustrated patients, language barriers) Document patient interactions in appropriate systems/logs (e.g., medication changes) Explain and ensure understanding of details related to patient care (e.g., home health care transition procedures) Input/update patient demographic data into computer system Update/upload patient care data (e.g., care plan data, inpatient data, patient program flags) in computer systems Document patient interactions in appropriate systems/logs (e.g., medication changes) Enter/process patient referral data (e.g., medical services, radiology, durable medical equipment) Generate reports on patient data through relevant computer systems/applications Performs other duties as assigned This is a self-motivated, results driven Provider Management position. This position will require you to be able to self-manage day to day activities to include but not limited to, scheduling weekly and monthly meetings via Teams with providers to go over compliance issues regarding late or missed homecare visits with our members and be capable of using time and resources efficiently. You will need to have a strong phone presence, provide support and manage conflicts while holding the provider accountable in a professional, helpful and friendly manner. You will also be accountable for ensuring all documentation is in place for every step of the process. What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include: Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) 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 5+ years of medical customer service experience 3+ years of experience in a medical setting Intermediate of computer proficiency (multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working within the health care Industry and with health care insurance Experience working in a hospital, physician's office or medical clinic setting A clerical or administrative support background Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes Experience working in a call center

Soft Skills: Very fast paced environment with 40+ people, team player, goal focused, must be self - motivated, take initiative and willing to learn in a fast environment Solid typing, strong oral and written communication skills Demonstrated effective organizational skills and scheduling skills as observed in day-to-day work Excellent customer service skills Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills Attention to detail, as observed in day-to-day work Excellent time management and prioritization skills. Must demonstrate flexibility, ability to follow through on all tasks in a timely fashion, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn Strong team player and team building skills Able to handle sensitive issues with members and providers in a confidential manner Demonstrates initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to use community and network resources to meet members' needs. Ability and flexibility to assume responsibilities and tasks in a constantly changing work environment Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is