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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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Care Team Associate (CTA) for concurrent authorization department (census management - CCM) will effectively support the successful implementation and execution of all Utilization Management programs and processes. The Care Team Associate will provide support to the Utilization Management / CM staff to ensure applicable program processes and operational responsibilities are met. The CTA will prepare the authorization by seeking out medical records to the providers via phone or fax, and once completed it is sent to the nurse for review. This position will also provide support in troubleshooting any authorization related issues identified by the Medical Management staff. This position will also assist with training and orientation of new staff and will serve as a subject matter expert for existing staff to ask questions. This position is full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00 am - 7:00 pm CST, Sunday - Saturday. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime and weekends. We offer weeks of paid training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.