Field-Based Community Health Advocate – Telework & Local Travel

UnitedHealth Group; Franklin (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan options

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Field Based Community Health Worker in North Carolina to connect Medicaid members with care resources, conduct home visits, and coordinate care with their providers. The role involves traveling locally (up to 75% per the listing) with telecommuting options, a Monday–Friday 8-hour schedule, and a focus on keeping members engaged with their physicians and on their care plans.

Strong communication, cultural awareness, and computer skills with Outlook/Excel/Word are

Qualifications

• 1+ year of demonstrated computer proficiency navigating Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and other business applications.
• Must have a designated workspace inside the home with high-speed internet access.
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to client/patient sites within a designated area.

Responsibilities

• Link members to applicable community resources.
• Complete field visits for high-risk, hard-to-reach members.
• Telephonic outreach to targeted members.
• Support regular visits to the member's primary physician to keep them out of the hospital.
• Help keep members engaged with their primary physician and manage their care.

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Health Care Administration

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Field Based Community Health Worker in North Carolina to connect Medicaid members with care resources, conduct home visits, and coordinate care with their providers. The role involves traveling locally (up to 75% per the listing) with telecommuting options, a Monday–Friday 8-hour schedule, and a focus on keeping members engaged with their physicians and on their care plans.

Strong communication, cultural awareness, and computer skills with Outlook/Excel/Word are