Care Team Associate

UnitedHealth Group • Fishkill, NY

1d • $16 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Care Team Associate (CTA) to join our team in Fishkill, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Care Team Associate (CTA) will effectively support the successful implementation and execution of all Care Management (CM) processes for Complex Case Management (CCM), Disease Management (DM), Transitional Case Management (TCM), Emergency Department (ED) Follow-Up, and Social Services (SS) programs. The CTA will provide support to care management team including CM manager, CM Director, and CM Vice President to ensure applicable program processes and operational responsibilities are met. The CTA provides support for CM processes. This position is responsible for daily census management, task management, and general coordination functions. This position will serve as a liaison with internal/external customers/departments to ensure optimal customer service.
Schedule: A 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday and 8-hour shift between the hours of 8 am to 5:00pm. The schedule will be determined by the supervisor upon hire.
Location: 600 Westage Drive, Third Floor Fishkill, NY 12524 – opportunity to be hybrid a few days a week.
If you reside in Fishkill, NY, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 2+ years of administrative support experience
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills
• 1+ years of experience in ability and knowledge to toggle between multiple IT systems and platforms
• 1+ years of experience in medical terminology knowledge base
• Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant training or certification
• 2+ years of experience in a physician’s clinic or hospital
• Additional years of experience working in a medical care setting as a receptionist or medical assistant
• Able to prioritize, plan, and handle multiple tasks/demands simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as a team, and maintain good judgment and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Responsibilities

• Documents all member interactions in a concise manner that is compliant with documentation requirements for Model of Care, NCQA and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations
• Receives and responds to incoming Care Coordination inquiries from all communication venues: e.g., phone queue, CM/UM electronic platform, portal, department e-mail box or RightFax
• Coordinates and assists in monitoring of documentation CM queues for CCM, DM, TCM, ED Follow-up and SS referrals
• CTA processes CM requests via all communication venues; as well as administrative preparation for clinical staff
• Conducts in-bound and out-bound calls for program requirements including, but not limited to: member scheduling, surveys/screenings, census management and distribution of materials to appropriate clinical personnel or members
• Performs daily preparation of INPT and Post-Acute Census for use in CM referrals, and informs CM Manager or designated Registered Nurse Lead of outstanding cases to ensure adherence to NCQA regulations
• Completes timely data entry of in-bound and/or out-bound call member contact information into software applications
• Provides clerical and/or administrative support to clinical staff and managers for special projects and reporting needs
• Provides excellent customer service by serving as a resource to all internal and external customers
• Attends required meetings and participates in ad hoc committees as needed
• Maintains knowledge of all health plan benefits, network, NCQA regulations, health plan policies
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement in all aspects of member care
• Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Must adhere to all department/organizational policies and procedures
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED