Oncology Case Manager RN - Tonawanda, NY

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
*** This is a Monday through Friday Office-Based position which will be located in our Tonawanda Office.  Work hours will be 11:00am to 8:00pm.Telecommute options may be available after 6 months of employment and meeting associated goals. ***
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Provide telephonic case management in a fast-paced, technology enabled, call center environment
Apply dynamic clinical expertise to support a wide range of medical conditions
Act as a consciously competent professional eager for feedback to continuously learn and grow in an ever changing environment
Use critical thinking skills to prioritize high impact behavior changes that maximize consumer’s ability to address gaps in treatment and successfully leverage the health care system
Excel in achieving business goals and metrics that you will be measured on every day in order to be successful and thrive in this environment
Care to act and be a transformational force in health care
 

Required Qualifications:

Current, unrestricted RN license in the State of New York
3+ years experience in a hospital setting, acute care, direct care experience or experience as a telephonic Case Manager for an insurance company
1+ years Oncology experience
Basic level of experience with Microsoft Word and using the internet
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
A background in managed care
Case Management experience
Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Experience / exposure with discharge planning
Experience in utilization review, concurrent review and / or risk management
Strong organizational skills and multitasking abilities will be keys to success
 
Nursing careers with UnitedHealth Group. We’re on a mission to change the face of health care. And at OptumHealth, the largest health and wellness business in the U.S., we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, as a thriving part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we’re creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life’s best work.(sm)
 
 
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.
 
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