Bilingual (English / Cantonese) Care Navigator - National Remote - Full-time / Part-time

$1,000 Sign On Bonus For External CandidatesYou’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Imagine being able to get answers to your health plan questions from someone who speaks the same language as you do. Or, the opposite, not being able to get the answers. At UnitedHealth Group, we want our customers to get those answers by speaking to one of our Bilingual Representatives. If you're fluent in English and Cantonese, we can show you how to put all of your skills, your passions and your energy to work in a fast - growing environment.Energize 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.Our Care Navigators have a serious responsibility to make every contact informative, productive, positive, and memorable for what it says about how much we care.This position is full - time, (40 hours / week). Employees are required to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules within our normal business hours of 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST. Training will be conducted virtually from your home.*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.Primary Responsibilities:Completes telephonic outreach to DSNP members utilizing auto dialer and manual dialingEducates member on gaps in care and assists with scheduling provider appointmentsAssists members with social determinants of health and links to community resourcesEnsures member has access to PCPIdentifies gaps in care and assists in closure of gapsOutreaches members on caseload consistent with program guidelinesConsistently meets metrics, both quality & performanceProvides excellent customer service to both members and providersConstantly maintains schedule adherence and good attendanceMaintains confidential health information according to state and federal regulations including HIPAAYou’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)1+ years of call center and/or telephonic customer service experience1+ years of professional experience in an office setting using the telephone and computer as the primary instruments to perform the job duties1+ years of Healthcare /Insurance experience and/or Social Work / Community Outreach / Advocacy experience1+ years experience analyzing and solving customer problems Experience using Microsoft Word (edit, create & save documents), Microsoft Excel (sorting & filtering data), and Microsoft Outlook (email, folders, attachments and calendaring) Ability to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules within our normal business hours of 9:00am - 5:30pm ESTAbility to read and write Cantonese fluently Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health or related fieldBilingual English and Cantonese or other languageExperience as a telecommuterMedicaid and/or Medicare experienceExperience working with medical terminologyTelecommuting Requirements:Have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacyAbility to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)Reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet serviceSoft Skills:Must be able and comfortable with maintaining metrics and goals within the departmentMust be comfortable working on the phone and multiple systems on the computer simultaneously while assisting membersMust be comfortable making outreach to members without prior engagementExcellent Organizational SkillsTelephone etiquetteUnitedHealth 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. 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.SMColorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $18.17 - $32.26. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $20.00 - $35.53. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.**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, #YELLOW