Remote Field-Based Community Health Advocate

Optum; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is hiring a Field Based Community Health Worker to engage health plan members in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. The role requires meeting members in homes and communities, educating on plan benefits, coordinating visits, and building trust with care providers.

The position is full-time with a home-based office and telecommuting flexibility. Candidates must have 3+ years in community health/outreach and 1+ year of field-based experience, plus MS Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a community health setting or outreach.
• Field-based experience required.
• Proficient in Windows environment and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Engage members at homes, senior living, or care facilities.
• Educate members about programs and benefits.
• Schedule clinical visits to ensure timely access to care.
• Build trust with Optum healthcare providers.
• Identify and address barriers to using plan benefits.
• Document engagement attempts in EMR and plan routes to optimize visits.

Skills

Community health setting

Community outreach

Field-based experience

Scheduling/route planning

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Optum is hiring a Field Based Community Health Worker to engage health plan members in Oklahoma City and surrounding communities. The role requires meeting members in homes and communities, educating on plan benefits, coordinating visits, and building trust with care providers.

The position is full-time with a home-based office and telecommuting flexibility. Candidates must have 3+ years in community health/outreach and 1+ year of field-based experience, plus MS Excel proficiency.