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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Lisle, IL
Lisle, Illinois

About this job


OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.
 
OptumHealth 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 health care 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.
 
Want to learn more before applying for this role? Click here to view the Realistic Job Preview: Telephonic_Case_Manager_Optum.pdf
 
As part of our continued growth, we are recruiting for a new Bariatric Case Manager! In this role you will be responsible for clinical operations and medical management activities across the continuum of care for members seeking Bariatric surgery.
 
Rrimary Responsibilities:

Making outbound calls to assess members' current health status
Case Managing members in the pre-operative and post-operative phases of Bariatric surgery to ensure a positive outcome
Identifying gaps or barriers in treatment plans and coordinate ongoing care with providers
Providing patient education to assist with self-management and healthy lifestyle changes
Staying connected with members to help them stay on the right track regarding diet and weight loss goals
Documenting and tracking progress from initial assessment through post-operative care
Interacting with Medical Directors on challenging cases
Making referrals to outside sources
Coordinating services as needed (home health, DME, etc.)
Educating members on disease processes
Making 'welcome home' calls to ensure that discharged member receives the necessary services and resources

Requirements

Required Qualifications:


Current, unrestricted RN license in your state of residence
Ability and willingness to obtain RN licensure in other states
2+ years’ experience in a hospital setting managing medical / surgical, ICU, bariatric patients, or complex case management
Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, including the ability to navigate a Windows environment
The ability to work until 8 PM at least one night per week
Preferred Qualifications:

Bariatric surgical experience
Post-surgical experience
Bachelor's Degree
Managed care background
Case Management experience
Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Strong organizational skills and multitasking abilities will be keys to success
Bilingual with English and Spanish
 
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
 
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.
 
 
Job Keywords: bariatric, case manager, case management, RN, telecommute, Lisle, Illinois, IL