Perform initial and concurrent review of inpatient cases applying evidenced based criteria (InterQual criteria) Discuss cases with facility healthcare professionals to obtain plans of care Collaborate with Optum Enterprise Clinical Services Medical Directors on performing utilization management Participation in discussions with the Clinical Services team to improve the pr

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

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

Responsible for handling inbound calls, from providers and members in a call center environment Conduct initial clinical assessments and determine appropriate levels of care, based on medical necessity Explain and administer benefits according to plan descriptions for all levels of care (OP, IOP,PHP,RTC,IP) Ability to quickly assess and meet time sensitive deadlines withi

Intake/screening/referral, assessment/reassessment, development of support plans, on going case management, monitoring of the Member's health and welfare, documentation of contacts and case management activities in the Department prescribed system, resource development, and case closure Respect confidentiality and maintain confidences as described in the UHG Employee Hand

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

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

Provide skilled nursing care for expectant mothers in the home care environment Travel to provide in home patient care and continuous education to patients and family members Continually assess the mothers' condition to ensure they are safe in the home environment Modify care plans as appropriate based on reassessment, change in prescriber orders, the patient's need for f

Engage members face to face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs Develop and implement person centered care plans to address needs including management of chronic health conditions, health promotion and wellness, social determinants of health, medicati

Customer retention, based on established annual goals Strategic planning for multi year initiatives to identify opportunities to better manage healthcare trends Responsible for communicating and managing escalated issues and problem resolution as appropriate Maintains appropriate documentation including action plans, meeting notes, Strategic Customer Business Plans, Sales

Develop key internal and external relationships to facilitate results. Understand and create a strategy based on analysis and reporting of sales and market trends, including sales plan execution, competitive intelligence and new product requirements Drive the development of market sales strategies and value proposition formulation Lead as an expert in our national account

Respond to client inquiries and concerns ensuring timely service delivery of excellent customer satisfaction Create and assign work orders to multiple technicians, subcontractors, and/or vendors Effectively communicate work order details with technicians, subcontractors, and/or vendors, and effectively provide up to date reports on work order statuses Experience working w

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 Com

Engage members face to face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs Develop and implement person centered care plans to address needs including management of chronic health conditions, health promotion and wellness, social determinants of health, medicati

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