Field Care Coordinator - Tidewater VA Markets

UnitedHealthcare; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a Field-Based Care Manager in Washington, D.C. The role involves assessing patient care strategies, coordinating services, and advocating for patients' needs. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in health services, ensuring effective communication and support for members' health journeys.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health or Human Services required.
• Experience in long-term care or public health is essential.
• Ability to travel in assigned region to visit members.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement individualized care strategies.
• Manage care plans and serve as a contact for members.
• Communicate required health-related information to stakeholders.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Word

Proficiency with Excel

Proficiency with Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health or Human Services

LMHP, RN/LPN, QMHP, LMSW, LBSW, MSW or BSW

Job description

This is a Field-Based position with a Home-Based Office

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 are located within a commutable distance of the Williamsburg, VA market, you will have the flexibility to work in both the field as well as remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

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 fully represented and supported by the health care team

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Health or Human Services Field or LMHP, RN/LPN, QMHP, LMSW, LBSW, MSW or BSW
• Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals or providers' offices

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.