Call Center Nurse RN, HouseCalls

Optum is seeking a Call Center Nurse RN to join our House Calls team in Columbia, MD. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This important preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinating appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being.

At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care, and industry-leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental, and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team; it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The House Calls Clinical Support Team (HCCST) supports Advanced Practice Clinicians in the House Calls program by providing telephonic consultation to plan members post House Calls visit. This position is completely telephonic in a call center environment.

Primary Responsibilities: • Perform telephonic outreach to members identified by the Advance Practice Clinician for specific referral related issues • Ensure member has scheduled appointment with Primary Care Provider (PCP)/specialty provider; help scheduling appointment, if needed • Refer members to internal departments such as Social Work, or Clinical Help Desk when appropriate • Gather clinical information telephonically from patient/family • Assist patients/members with urgent needs requiring acute intervention that arise during the call • Identify triggers for hospitalization and barriers to meeting healthcare goals as they arise during the call • Complete required documentation in compliance with auditing standards and policies • Provide patient/family education on disease process and trigger management that arise during the call or are directly related to referral reasons • Assist with connections to appropriate community resources if needed • Understand and maintain confidentiality of legal and ethical issues • Maintain compliance with all HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations • Enhance the experience of both internal and external customers by providing excellent customer service while maintaining production metrics • Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for other clinicians • Attend and participate in team huddles and staff meetings • Work with Supervisor to identify system improvements that could be made to drive operational advancements and efficiencies • Provide cross-coverage support across the team and assist with special projects, as needed • Assume other duties as assigned and directed by the Supervisor or Manager of Clinical Call Center Operations

Required Qualifications: • Current, unrestricted Compact RN (Registered Nurse) license in the state of residence • Willing and able to obtain additional licensure in assigned states within 6 months of hire • 3+ years of clinical experience in a hospital, acute care, home health/hospice, direct care, or case management position • Computer/typing proficiency to enter and retrieve data in electronic clinical records • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel • Proven solid problem-solving skills • Proven ability to communicate complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand and the ability to understand and interpret complex information from others • Proven ability to perform positively and efficiently in a production-driven environment • Dedicated, distraction-free space in home and access to company-approved high-speed internet (Broadband Cable, DSL, Fiber)

Preferred Qualifications: • Telephonic case management experience • Home care/field-based case management • Medicaid, Medicare, or managed care experience • Experience working remotely from home • Experience working in a call center environment • Experience working in a metrics-driven environment • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills • Reside in the Central or Eastern time zone

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere:
Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Optum Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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