Senior Referral Navigator

Taleo; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Senior Referral Navigator to join the Southwest Medical Referral Office in Las Vegas. The role involves educating members about program benefits, managing patient referrals, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.

Hours are typical 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday with no nights or weekends. The position emphasizes accuracy, empathy, and efficient use of Lean processes to achieve service, financial, and clinical goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 5+ years of medical customer service experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a medical setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient questions in person or by phone.
• Schedule patient office/infusion appointments.
• Process outbound referral orders and obtain prior authorization.
• Document patient interactions in systems and logs.
• Coordinate services and case management for non-episodic cases.
• Manage high-volume calls while meeting productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Medical customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Senior Referral Navigator (2390549)

Senior Referral Navigator - 2390549

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doingyour life's best work.(sm)

Like you, UnitedHealth Group is strong on innovation. And like you, we’ll go the distance to deliver high-quality care. As part of our clinical support team, you will be a key component in customer satisfaction and have a responsibility to make every contact informative, productive, and positive for our members and providers. You’ll have the opportunity to do live outreach, educating members about program benefits and services while also helping to manage member cases. Bring your skills and talents to a role where you’ll have a chance to make an impact.

Southwest Medical Referral Office, part of Optum has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed orientedSenior Referral Navigatorto join our team. The hours are Monday through Friday are 8:00 am to 5:00pm. No nights or Weekends.

Senior Referral Navigator is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals.

Schedule

Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Respond to patient questions in person or over the phone
• Scheduling patient office/infusion appointments
• Processing all outbound referral orders
• Obtaining prior authorization for all outbound referrals
• Reschedule patient appointments due to cancellation
• Back up call center for inbound phone calls
• Ask patients for and/or assist patients with completing required paperwork (e.g., health history, insurance documentation, etc.)
• Accurately schedules and coordinates patient appointments for assigned clinics
• The ability to work in a high call volume environment while meeting productivity and quality standards
• Make patient follow up calls (e.g., after procedures, admissions, or ER visits) to identify/close gaps in care
• Connect patients with outside resources (e.g., community resources, social services) to promote self-care
• Coordinate services/case management for non-episodic and non-catastrophic cases
• Manage/respond constructively to challenging patient interactions (e.g., address lack of understanding, socioeconomic challenges, frustrated patients, language barriers)
• Document patient interactions in appropriate systems/logs (e.g., medication changes)
• Explain and ensure understanding of details related to patient care (e.g., , home health care transition procedures)
• Input/update patient demographic data into computer system
• Document patient interactions in appropriate systems/logs (e.g., medication changes)
• Enter/process patient referral data (e.g., medical services, radiology, durable medical equipment)
• Generate reports on patient data through relevant computer systems/applications
• 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 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 ORequivalent 5+ years ofmedical customer service experience
• 3+ years of experience in a medical setting
• Intermediate of computer proficiency (multi-task through multiple applications including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within the health care Industry and with health care insurance
• Experience working in a hospital, physician's office or medical clinic setting
• A clerical or administrative support background
• Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT codes
• Experience working in a call center

Soft Skills:

• Very fast paced environment with 40+ people, team player, goal focused, must be self - motivated, take initiative and willing to learn in a fast environment
• Solid typing, strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated effective organizational skills and scheduling skills as observed in day-to-day work
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, as observed in day-to-day work
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Must demonstrate flexibility, ability to follow through on all tasks in a timely fashion, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Strong team player and team building skills
• Able to handle sensitive issues with members and providers in a confidential manner
• Demonstrates initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to use community and network resources to meet members' needs.
• Ability and flexibility to assume responsibilities and tasks in a constantly changing work environment

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 $20.00 to $36.00 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.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

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.