Schedule Specialist

Scheduling Specialist

Managing patient referrals and visit schedules. Assigns patient assessments and other visits as ordered by the physician using an online scheduling system. Collaborate with the Team Leader to identify clinicians with the appropriate experience and skill set to match patient needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilizes an automated scheduling system to maintain a calendar of services for both episodic and per visit customers
• Processes workflow for requested scheduled, missed, rescheduled, reassigned, declined, and delivered visits
• Monitors pending referrals daily and assigns licensed professional and case manager for all start of care visits
• Communicates daily with field staff regarding any visits unaddressed in late, pending, or incomplete status for resolution as appropriate

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 Qualification:

• High school education or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of scheduling experience in a health care setting using an online scheduling system
• Exceptional organizational, customer service, communication, and decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing OASIS visits, supervisory, and reassessment visits

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). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 - $21.65 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 deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer 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.