Field Care Coordinator – Southwest, VA Markets Position Available In Sullivan, Tennessee

Job Description:

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health careexperience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers toquality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions ofpeople for the better. Come build the health care system oftomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable.

Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting.

Growing together.

• The Field Care Coordinator will be the primary care manager for apanel of members with low-to-medium complexity medical/behavioralneeds. Care coordination activities will focus on supportingmember’s medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promoteappropriate utilization of services and improved quality ofcare.
• This role will require travel approximately 25
• 50% of the timein the field within an assigned coverage area.
• If you are located within the Southwest VA Market, you will havethe flexibility to work remotely
• as you take on some toughchallenges.
• This is a field-based role with a home-based office.

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Primary Responsibilities:

Engage members face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete acomprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical,behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs Develop and implement person centered care plans to address needsincluding management of chronic health conditions, health promotionand wellness, social determinants of health, medication managementand member safety in alignment with evidence-based guidelines Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, andcommunity resources/partners to implement care plan Provide education and coaching to support member self-management ofcare needs and lifestyle changes to promote health Support proactive discharge planning and manage/coordinate CareTransition following ER visit, inpatient or Skilled NursingFacility (SNF) admission Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member’sneeds and choices are fully represented and supported by the healthcare team You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in anenvironment that will challenge you and give you clear direction onwhat it takes to succeed in your role as well as providedevelopment for other roles you may be interested in.

RequiredQualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a health or human services field 1+ years of care coordination or behavioral health experienceand/or work in a healthcare environment 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, andOutlook Experience working with members who have medical needs, theelderly, individuals with physical disabilities and/or those whomay have communication barriers Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel withinassigned territory to meet with members and providers

• Preferred Qualifications:

  CCM certification Experience working with Medicaid/Medicare population Long term care/geriatric experience Experience working in team-based care Background in Managed Care

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere toUnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy The hourly range for this role is $23.

70 to $46.35 per hour basedon full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors includingbut not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimumwage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealthGroup offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package,incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401kcontribution (all benefits are subject to eligibilityrequirements). No matter where or when you begin a career withUnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefitsand incentives.

• At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthierlives and make the health system work better for everyone.

Webelieve everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, locationand income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to goodhealth which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. Weare committed to mitigating our impact on the environment andenabling and delivering equitable care that addresses healthdisparities and improves health outcomes

• an enterprise priorityreflected in our mission.
• UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employerunder applicable law and qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, nationalorigin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules,or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates arerequired to pass a drug test before beginning employment.