Job 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position may also be responsible for the development and accuracy of the Resource Referral network, using research, investigative, interviewing, and assessment techniques to locate resources of integrity and quality. This position will also coordinate the facilitation of Vendor services. This position is expected to be able to answer a high volume of calls, document information from each call into the computer system and maintain complete discretion and confidentiality. Wellness Coordinators provide telephonic engagement for enrollees generated from predictive models and direct referrals. Primary Responsibilities:Outbound calls to members who are diagnosed with Behavioral Health needs and provide coverage to inbound callsPerform assessments via phoneProvide behavioral health benefit educationAssists enrollees with understanding and locating community support services and outpatient behavioral health resourcesEscalates cases to clinical team partnersOther duties may apply
Responsibilities + Skills
Demonstrated ability to learn new computer software applications quickly and to toggle between multiple systemsBilingual Spanish/English proficiencyAvailability to work a full-time schedule, 40 hours a week at minimum, Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 9:00pm. (It may be necessary, given the business need to work weekends, holidays, and overtime)
Education
Bachelor's Degree in health related or behavioral science field1+ years of experience working directly with the enrollees with special needs or similar behavioral health work1+ years of experience in call center environment
Experience