$1,500 Sign On Bonus For External CandidatesEnergize your career with one of Healthcare’s fastest growing companies. You dream of a great career with a great company – where you can make an impact and help people. We dream of giving you the opportunity to do just this. And with the incredible growth of our business, it’s a dream that definitely can come true. Already one of the world’s leading Healthcare companies, UnitedHealth Group is restlessly pursuing new ways to operate our service centers, improve our service levels and help people lead healthier lives. We live for the opportunity to make a difference and right now, we are living it up.This opportunity is with one of our most exciting business areas: Optum – a growing part of our family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group a Fortune 5 leader.Optum helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their healthcare needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.The Senior Community Care - Care Navigator is a trained healthcare resource that partners with and supports Optum Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs). The Care Navigator assists in care coordination activities, administrative tasks and support for members residing in skilled nursing facilities and/or assisted living centers. The role includes strong technical skills, communication and collaboration with the clinical team, facility staff and members and their families.This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday – Friday, generally during our normal business hours of 8am - 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch. (Some flexibility possible.)*The company provides employees with eight (8) paid holidays each year, scheduled in conjunction around major U.S. holidays. (You will not be required to work said holidays.)Primary Responsibilities:Supporting APC(s) with overall coordination of member care, at the direction of the APCFunctioning as part of a collaborative teamData entry and member chart management for:New membersPost hospital visitsPre-visit updatesHealth maintenance updatesStarsLab resultsMedication entryObtaining medical records following hospitalizations and physician appointmentsObtaining consult notes, hospital discharge summaries, lab resultsObtaining updates on members receiving Part A & B therapyUploading lab results, medication changes, new member information into the EMRAssisting with scheduling of member appointments and transportationArranging facility and member educationBuilding facility relationshipsSupporting virtual family communication and/or virtual clinical visits for APC by holding and operating an iPad during the visitsTasks for Skilled Nursing Facility member may include:Tracking skilled days and assisting with completion of DSTsOther tasks within scope, as assigned by the APCTasks for Assisted Living Facility members may include:Assisting members to utilize benefitsTransitions to SNF (calling for SNF Bed, gathering medical records & sending to SNF, sending orders, arranging transportation)Coordinating Home Health and DMEOther tasks within scope, as assigned by the APCYou’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:High School Diploma / GED (or higher)2 years Clinical or Medical Record Experience. Strong knowledge of medical terminology and working within E.H.R. platforms. Experience working in cross functional, inter and multi-disciplinary teamsAccess to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated areaAbility to travel between nursing homes and/or assisted living communitiesReside within a commutable distance of Trenton, NJ Experience in Microsoft Word (edit, create & save documents), Microsoft Excel (adding, sorting & filtering data) and Microsoft Office (email, folders, attachments, and calendaring)Experience and proficiency with EMRsUnderstanding or experience with medical team collaborationAbility to work an 8-hour shift with a 1-hour lunch, between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to FridayFull COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications:Certified Nursing Assistant certification or Certified Medical Assistant certificationExperience with CMS complianceUnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.Military & Veterans find your next mission: We know your background and experience is different and we like that. UnitedHealth Group values the skills, experience and dedication that serving in the military demands. In fact, many of the values defined in the service mirror what the UnitedHealth Group culture holds true: Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance. Whether you are looking to transition from active duty to a civilian career, or are an experienced veteran or spouse, we want to help guide your career journey. Learn more at https://uhg.hr/transitioning-militaryLearn how Teresa, a Senior Quality Analyst, works with military veterans and ensures they receive the best benefits and experience possible. https://uhg.hr/vetCareers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.**PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group 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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.#RPO #RED