Remote Field Care Coordinator (Travel)

UnitedHealthcare; Portsmouth (VA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Field Care Coordinator to assess and plan for an identified group of patients, traveling to enrollees' homes and facilities in Chesapeake, Portsmouth, VA. You will partner with the Interdisciplinary Team to coordinate care, advocate for members, and support transitions.

This field-based role offers flexibility to work remotely within commutable distances and frequent community-based visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services (or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in care coordination and healthcare environment.
• 3+ years of experience working with members with medical needs, elderly or disabled.
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license with ability to travel within territory.

Responsibilities

• Engage members face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs.
• Develop and implement person centered care plans addressing needs including chronic conditions, health promotion, and social determinants of health.
• Partner with internal care team, providers, and community resources to implement care plan.
• Provide education and coaching to support member self-management of care needs and lifestyle changes.
• Support proactive discharge planning and manage/coordinate Care Transition following ER visit or SNF admission.
• Advocate for members and families to ensure needs and choices are represented.

Skills

Care coordination

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Human Services

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Field Care Coordinator to assess and plan for an identified group of patients, traveling to enrollees' homes and facilities in Chesapeake, Portsmouth, VA. You will partner with the Interdisciplinary Team to coordinate care, advocate for members, and support transitions.

This field-based role offers flexibility to work remotely within commutable distances and frequent community-based visits.