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Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Plainview Swersky Pediatrics, part of Optum, has an immediate opening for a friendly, patient focused and detailed oriented Patient Care Coordinator to join our team. The Patient Care Coordinator is responsible for the completion of set processes and protocols. Works cooperatively with all members of the care team to support the vision and mission of the organization, deliver excellent customer service and adhere to Lean processes. Supports the teams in meeting financial, clinical and service goals. Schedule: This is a 37.5-hour work week to be determined by the supervisor. Monday through Friday 8:45 am to 5:00 pm Rotating Saturdays from 9:00 am to noon. Location: 1021 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803 Primary Responsibilities: • Obtain accurate and updated patient information, such as name, address, insurance information, • Perform insurance verification on the date of service, • Obtain patient signatures for required documents, • File, Fax and maintain medical records, • Check In and Check Out patients, • Ability to maintain a work queue list- complete any pending actions i.e. referrals, scheduling appointments, • Confirms and schedule appointments, • Answering incoming and outgoing telephone calls promptly and courteously, • Follow the Payment Security policy and procedures according to Optum Medical guidelines, • Perform referral documentation promptly, • Performs certain follow-up services for patients in a prompt and courteous manner, such as scheduling specialist appointments, scheduling follow-up appointments, • Adhere to the standards identified via Sparq regarding Optum Employee Policies, • Work cohesively with fellow employees to achieve specific team goals, • Comfortable working in high pace environment, • Assure the continuity of care through scheduling and tracking systems, • Provide effective communication to patient / family team members and other health care professionals as evidenced by documentation, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations, • Comply with administrative policies to ensure quality of care, • Demonstrate precision and efficiency in scanning documents and monitoring the fax server, retrieving and / or scanning documents and assigning to the appropriate electronic chart, • All employees are expected to keep abreast of current medical requirements relevant to their position, which includes maintaining patient confidentiality and abiding by all HIPAA and OSHA requirements, • Crosstrain and help in other locations if needed, • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays, • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account, • Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage, • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, • Education Reimbursement, • Employee Discounts, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Referral Bonus Program, • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) Required Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED (or higher), • 1+ years of computer proficiency experience, • Experience working with an electronic health record (EPIC), • Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability, • Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers, • Strong organizational and time management skills, • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines, • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others 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). 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 $17.74 to $31.63 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. #RPO #RED

Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a CORE Peer Specialist. Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) services is a program serving individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. This program serves Medicaid HARP enrollees and works to assist individuals in reaching their recovery goals. Services provided include Psychosocial Rehabilitation, which incorporates education and employment goals, and Peer Support. There is an extensive and broad range of services that include but are not limited to the improvement of daily living skills, managing finances, obtaining or improving safe and affordable housing, furthering one’s education, obtaining employment, achieving personal recovery and/or resilience, improving family and interpersonal relationships, preventing social isolation, connecting with effective and comprehensive behavioral health and primary care, and full community integration. The CORE Services Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for delivering Peer Support as well as the other direct care services offered within the CORE program. The CORE Services Certified Peer Specialist is responsible for ensuring members receive person-centered, trauma-informed and culturally competent services with a rehabilitation and recovery focus in their homes or their community. This role is responsible for facilitating the utilization of natural resources and the enhancement of recovery-oriented principles with the intention to assist individuals with initiating recovery, maintaining health and wellness, and enhancing the quality of personal and family life for long-term recovery. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Oversee and manage a caseload of members that are enrolled in the CORE services program, seeing them on a 1:1 basis as needed, wanted, and defined by an individualized service plan., • Help individuals work on goals such as community connectedness, development of natural resources, physical and mental health wellness, education, employment, self-help, and independent living skills., • Provide services in a person-centered, goal-oriented, trauma informed and culturally competent approach which includes advocacy, outreach and engagement, self-help tools, recovery supports, transitional supports, pre-crisis and crisis supports., • Assist in selecting and utilizing self-directed and evidence-based recovery tools, including but not limited to Wellness and Recovery Plans (WRAP) or Relapse Prevention Planning, with members to develop skills for long-term recovery., • Provide health coaching and recovery support, especially on issues of self-advocacy, wellness self-management, medication adherence, smoking cessation, entitlements, and daily living activities., • Assist with and coordinate transportation to appointments, including provision of travel training as needed., • Accompany members to behavioral health, medical and/or other appointments to support and facilitate engagement and follow through as needed., • Coordinate and communicate care planning with other providers of services., • Attend and participate in collaborative CORE team meetings., • Act as a linkage to community services including medical, behavioral, residential, entitlement and any other needed services., • Maintain compliance with all New York State Office of Mental Health policies and procedures., • Maintain organized and accurate documents and client records using AWARDS - electronic health record (EHR) database., • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor., • Produce comprehensive and descriptive progress notes with time, location, intervention and follow-up needed., • Document every service with strict deadlines, • Complete required extensive trainings and pass post-training test in the areas of psychosocial rehabilitation, trauma-informed care, person-centered care, motivational interviewing, substance use disorders, and mental healthRequirements: Education & Experience • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred., • NYS Peer Certification (Provisional or Full Certification), OR NY Certified Peer Recovery Advocate (NYCRPA) Certification as well as maintaining this certification which is necessary to maintain active job status, • Lived experience required: personal experience living with a disability, history of mental health challenge and/or substance abuse and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the recovery goals of individuals served, • Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record systems, • Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards, • Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security, and other entitlement systems, • Excellent interpersonal skills required, • Ability and willingness to regularly travel using public transportation throughout the boroughs and have flexibility in hourly/weekly schedule, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external colleagues, • Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook), • Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service, • Ability to work independently and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Job Description JOB DEFINITION: The Peer Activities Specialist role is to organize, plan, and implement various recreational and social activities for the program. The Peer Activities Specialist will work with existing agency personnel and a variety of outside agencies to increase participants' opportunities for socialization, teach computer skills, and to connect and utilize community resources. The Peer Activities Specialist will serve as a role model to promote stability and independence to the participants. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or GED, • Relevant life experience required: personal experience living with a mental illness, history of substance use, or social/emotional challenge, and willingness to draw upon this experience to serve as a role model to support the goals of individuals served., • Knowledge of community resources and community outreach preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Current New York State Driver's License, • Clean DMV Record, • Must be capable of driving a 15-passenger van DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide outreach to clients in order to facilitate their engagement in services., • Ensures a safe, secure and nurturing environment is provided and maintained for program participants., • Plan, organize and implement daily recreational and social activities for the Drop- In Program., • Maintain a high level of motivation and participation in the program's recreational and social programming by encouraging creativity, cooperation, group projects and special assignments., • Oversees participants during program activities., • Provide side-by-side support and encouragement to help participants socialize., • Provide guidance for locating and utilizing other community-based resources., • Provide mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living., • Supports participants to independently plan and carry out leisure time activities on evenings, weekends, and holidays., • Complete program documentation, attendance and transportation reporting, telephone contacts to participants in the electronic health record, • Assist with the promotion of the Agency and its programs to the community., • Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress, • Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed., • Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results., • Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines., • Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees. We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit, • Flexible Spending Account, • 403(b) retirement plan, • Long Term and Short Term Disability, • Legal Plan, • Dependent Care Expense Account, • Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance, • Pet Insurance, • HRA, • Training programs including a Mentorship program, • Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness, • Career growth and Promotional opportunities If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553. CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. • Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row., • Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.