Care Management Assistant

Job Opportunity at Northern Light HealthOpportunities at Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here. Join our compassionate culture, enjoy meaningful benefits, and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together.This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work any shift between the hours of 8 AM - 4:30 PM EST. Our office is located at 489 State St, Bangor, ME.We offer 4 - 6 weeks of paid training based on experience. The hours of training will be 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST from Monday - Friday.Primary Responsibilities:Proactively facilitates referral, transition, ordering of equipment (DME), and placementCoordinates with key stakeholders and expedites final transfer with staff, patient, family, and facilityMaintains contact with appropriate facilities to advocate patient admissionsParticipates in family and interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate to develop and execute the discharge planMaintains a directory on referrals, admissions and homecare / community agency resources and tracks discharge process utilized by the patientMaintains current information on non - acute provider agencies, including SNF, sub - acute, acute rehab and chronic facilities, including programs, homecare and specialties availableActs as a resource to staff, patients and families concerning this informationUpdates the staff on new facilities and services and maintains a library of reference materialsAttend LOS meetings and follow ups on key tasks to ensure efficient facilitation of patient care as delegatedEstablishes work priorities with collaboration of assigned Care Management TeamAssumes responsibility for NL EMMC required continued education and owns professional growthPerforms other duties as assigned or requiredWhat 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 HolidaysMedical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving accountDental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary 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 directions 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/GED2+ years of experience in health care facilities, DME companies, OR hospitalsAbility to work any shift between the hours of 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST from Monday - FridayFull Flu vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate Flu 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:Associate's degree (or higher)Experience with using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft TeamsSoft Skills:Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and in personAbility to develop and maintain positive relationships with customers internal and external to Northern Light Health SystemAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational skills and ability to set prioritiesPay 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 $18.00 to $32.00 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.