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If you reside in the state of Florida, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform utilization management, utilization review, or concurrent review
- Determine medical necessity for in home LTC services and support
- Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems
- Work with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
- Translate concepts into practice
- Provide explanations and information to others on difficult issues
- Coach, provide feedback and guide others
- Act as a resource for others with less experience
- Critical analysis of case manager UM submission with review of supporting tools
- Communication and collaboration with Medical Director
- Case preparation and presentation for Medical Director review
- Review and provide documentation in supportive rationale for UM decision
- Timely and accurate documentation in ICUE and Community Care of UM decision
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:
- Unrestricted RN license required in state of Florida
- Managed Care and / or Clinical experience preferably working within Medicaid and Utilization Management
- Ability to create, edit, save and send documents utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to navigate a Windows environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree
- Certified Case Manager (CCM)
- State Medicaid Managed Care experience
- Pre-authorization experience
- Utilization Management experience
- Case Management experience
- Medicaid Utilization Management experience
- Experienced in Medicare utilization management
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 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 a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Skills Required
- Unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Florida
- Managed care and/or clinical experience, preferably in Medicaid and utilization management
- Ability to create, edit, save, and send documents using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to navigate a Windows environment
- Undergraduate degree
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification
- State Medicaid managed care experience
- Pre-authorization experience
- Utilization management experience
- Case management experience
- Medicaid utilization management experience
- Medicare utilization management experience
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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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