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Job Details
At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. If you reside within a commutable distance of Sedgwick County, KS you will have the flexibility to work in both the field as well as remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. This is a Field-Based position with a Home-Based Office. Primary Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
- Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs; including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
- Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact
- Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
- Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the patient’s needs and choices are full represented and supported by the health care team
- Associate’s degree
- 4+ years of experience working with the community health setting in a health care role
- 1+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
- Ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals or provider’s offices
- Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree
- 2+ years of case management experience
- 1+ years of experience working with Medicaid Waiver services
- Experience with arranging community resources
- Field Based work experience
- Experience with electronic charting
- Background in managing populations with complex medical and behavioral needs
About the Company
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN, United States
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are... Read more