Population Health Coordinator at UnitedHealth Group

Leominster, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

32.12

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Healthcare Administration, Data Manipulation, Spreadsheet Development, Data Table Creation, Electronic Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Multi-tasking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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 Population Health Coordinator is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals. Schedule: This position is FT, 38.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 7.75-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8am – 4:30pm EST. The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire. This is a hybrid role – once training is completed, you will be working 2 days onsite and 3 days remotely. You will be required to complete training at 5 Neponset St Worcester, MA. Training will also be hybrid – training schedule will be determined upon hire. If you reside in Leominster, MA, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. Location: 225 New Lancaster Rd, Leominster, MA 01453 Primary Responsibilities: Contacts patients for the purpose of achieving established outreach program goals. This may include contacting patients via telephone, email and/or direct mailings to stress the clinical importance of receiving their recommended lab work and attending their medical appointments At the request of a Clinician, may place lab order and/or schedule appointments in electronic medical record system Generates reports using Healthy Planet Registry in Epic EMR to identify patients who require additional labs to be ordered as well as identifying patients who are over-due for labs Consults with clinicians to determine required population reports and/or patient lists for analysis and outreach Communicates and collaborates with care coordination staff to optimize patient care, and supports patient care plans by assisting with linkages to, coordination of, and monitoring identified service needs Recognizes and reports data inconsistencies, gaps in performance, and opportunities to improve results to appropriate personnel Performs other duties as assigned What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include: 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.) You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED (or higher) 1+ years of experience in a customer service or healthcare related field 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 Ability to complete training at our 5 Neponset St Worcester, MA office Ability to work onsite for 2 days and 3 days remotely (once training is completed) Ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 7.75-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8am - 4:30pm EST. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime Reside within commutable distance of 225 New Lancaster Rd, Leominster, MA 01453 (including surrounding states of NH, CT and RI) Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft Office Suite Proficient with data manipulation including the ability to develop spreadsheets, build data tables and extract data Proficiency with electronic medical record systems Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology Soft Skills: 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 *All Telecommuters 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 $17.98 to $32.12 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. #RPO #YELLOW

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Responsibilities

The Population Health Coordinator contacts patients to facilitate outreach programs, schedule appointments, and ensure clinical lab work is completed. They also generate reports using Epic EMR to identify patient needs and collaborate with care teams to optimize health outcomes.