Field Based Community Health Worker

Optum; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Field Based Community Health Worker to engage health plan members in their homes and communities across Milwaukee, WI. This full-time role combines field visits with a home-based office to improve access to care and promote program benefits.

You will educate members on plan offerings, schedule visits, and coordinate care while building trust with healthcare providers. Travel within the designated area is required, and strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 3+ years in community health or outreach.
• 2+ years working with diverse multi-ethnic populations.
• 1+ years field-based experience.
• Intermediate Windows experience; Microsoft Excel.
• Must have reliable transportation and commutable distance to Milwaukee, WI.
• Dedicated work area with privacy and high-speed internet.
• Active driver's license and access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Engage members at homes, senior living facilities, or communities.
• Educate members on program benefits and services.
• Coordinate and schedule clinical visits for timely access to care.
• Build trust with Optum providers and members.
• Help members overcome obstacles to using benefits.
• Complete assessments and identify other health plan needs.
• May perform osteoporosis screening (OMW) as appropriate.
• Document engagement attempts in EMR and plan routes efficiently.
• Schedule various visit types to improve Stars and reduce costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Community health experience

Field-based experience

Diverse populations experience

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CHW Certification

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / CNA / MA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Job Description - Field Based Community Health Worker (2387389)

Field Based Community Health Worker - 2387389

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, and data they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Field Based Community Health Worker (CHW) position will actively engage health plan members and clinical contacts to increase their engagement with and increase their utilization of their health plan benefits and offerings. The CHW is expected to serve as a field-based resource, meeting with members in direct outreach in their homes and communities and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.

Working Schedule

This position is full time, 40-hour work week, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00 pm Central Standard time.Occasionally may work outside these hours due to member’s needs. The schedule will be determined by the manager upon hire. This position is a field-based position with a home-based office. You will work from home when not in the field. `

Location: Milwaukee, and surrounding communities in Wisconsin (Ability to rent a car if exceeding 100 miles per day)

If you reside within the state of Milwaukee, WI, you will enjoy the flexibility to work in both the field as well as remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

Engage members at their residential homes, senior living apartments, long term care facilities, or within assisted living communities

Provide member education regarding programs and their benefit plan offerings

Coordinate and schedule members for appropriate clinical service visits, ensuring timely access to care.

Build member trust and foster their relationship with Optum health care providers

Actively engage with the member to remove any obstacles hindering or preventing them from utilizing their health plan benefits

Proactively address any challenges the member may encounter in the future to improve their experience and increase their utilization of benefits and provider engagement, escalat ...

Attempt to complete members’ appropriate assessments, identify other health plan needs and provide community Resources

May complete the Bone density screening-Osteoporosis Management in Women who had a fracture (OMW) for members as appropriate

Utilize internal electronic medical record system to document member engagement attempts and ensure improved coding accuracy

Plan routes for best time management of schedule and travel time/distance to optimize engagement of identified members

Utilize scheduling tools to schedule members for various types of visits; ultimately resulting in an increased Stars gap closure and reducing medical expenses

Performs other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.Some of our offerings include:

• 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.)

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 Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 3+ years of experience working within a community health setting or community outreach experience
• 2+ years of professional experience working with diverse multi-ethnic and socioeconomic populations
• 1+ years of field-based experience
• Intermediate level of computer experience with the ability to navigate a Windows Environment, especially Microsoft Excel
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license and access to reliable transportation enabling you to travel to member homes and communities within a designated area
• Must reside within a commutable distance to Milwaukee, and surrounding communities in Wisconsin
• Must be able to plan routes for best time management of schedule and travel time/distance
• Ability to have flexibility with scheduled hours based on member’s availability and/or needs

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 + years of experience working with vulnerable populations
• Experience working in sales / marketing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide, or Medical Assistant
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English
• CHW Certification
• Experience working in a managed care organization
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid population
• Telecommuter/work from home experience

Soft Skills

Able to exhibit good judgement for improved patient outcomes with the ability toconsult leadership and elevate as appropriate

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

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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 $20.00 to $36.00 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 Groupis a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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