MSW Social Worker

UnitedHealth Group • Henderson, NV

10d

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking a MSW Social Worker to join our team in Henderson, NV. 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. Primary Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive evaluations and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation standards for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Performs patient assessments in multiple settings to include but not limited to the patient's home, the Optum Community Centers and/or telephonic as needed Understands and plans to assure services provided work within the boundaries of the patient's plan eligibility. Coordinates identified patient's needs utilizing federal, state, and local community resources, as available Coordinates with external and internal teams to minimize obstacles and increase patient and provider satisfaction Active participation in staff and Interdisciplinary Teams (IDT) meetings Adheres to organizational and departmental policies and procedures Maintains a high level of professionalism and adheres to the Optum Core Values Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development Ensures licensure, certifications, and annual training are maintained and compliant Maintains knowledge of current health plan benefits Performs other duties as assigned 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.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in the field of Social Work (Master of Social Work) with ability to obtain and maintain licensure in Utah and Idaho within established time frames
• Active licensure as required in Nevada (minimum LMSW or LSW)
• 3+ years social work experience in a health care environment
• Proficient in MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Notes, Outlook, and other departmental specific programs/applications
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with geriatric patient populations
• Long Term Care experience
• Epic EHR experience
• Knowledge of disease management, managed care, medical terminology, referral process, claims, and CPT coding
• Proven excellent oral and written communications skills
• Proven sound organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation standards for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Performs patient assessments in multiple settings to include but not limited to the patient's home, the Optum Community Centers and/or telephonic as needed
• Understands and plans to assure services provided work within the boundaries of the patient's plan eligibility.
• Coordinates identified patient's needs utilizing federal, state, and local community resources, as available
• Coordinates with external and internal teams to minimize obstacles and increase patient and provider satisfaction
• Active participation in staff and Interdisciplinary Teams (IDT) meetings
• Adheres to organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and adheres to the Optum Core Values
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development
• Ensures licensure, certifications, and annual training are maintained and compliant
• Maintains knowledge of current health plan benefits
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees