Field Based-Community Health Worker - Topeka, KS
Company: UnitedHealthcare
Location: Topeka
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
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. This is a Field-Based Role with a Home-Based
Office If you reside near Topeka, KS you'll enjoy the flexibility
of a hybrid-remote position as you take on some tough challenges.
As a Field Based Community Health Worker (CHW), you will act in a
liaison role with Medicaid members to ensure appropriate care is
accessed as well as providing community resources and benefit
education. CHW---s work in a team-based structure and spend the
majority of their time engaging directly with members. An interest
in learning to work with medically complex patients who may be
experiencing significant addiction and/or behavioral health
conditions is important for this role. Working Schedule: Schedule
is Monday through Friday standard business work hours 8am to 5pm
Central Standard Time. No nights, weekends or Holidays. Local
travel up to 75% of the time and mileage is reimbursed at current
government rate. Primary Responsibilities: Assess, plan, and
implement care strategies that are individualized by the member and
directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of
care Utilize both company and community-based resources to
establish a safe and effective case management plan for members
Collaborate with patient, family, and healthcare providers Identify
and initiate referrals for social service programs, including
financial, psychosocial, community, and state supportive services
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 healthcare team Document all
member assessments, care plan and referrals provided Participate in
Interdisciplinary team meetings and Utilization Management rounds
and provide information to assist with safe transitions of care
Understand insurance products, benefits, coverage limitations,
insurance, and governmental regulations as it applies to the health
plan Understand role and how it affects utilization management
benchmarks and quality outcomes You---ll need to be flexible,
adaptable and, above all, patient in all types of situations Engage
members either face to face or telephonically Help member set
person-centered SMART goals and develop a care plan to achieve
those goals with regular follow up calls and ongoing documentation
of progress towards goals met Adhere to detailed, specific
documentation requirements in the member---s health record
Proactively engage the member to manage their own health and
healthcare using Motivational Interviewing Skills As needed, help
the member engage with mental health and substance use treatment
Utilize solid skill sets of managing multiple tasks at a time,
being self-motivated, driven toward quality results, managing time
well, being very detailed oriented and organized, work well in a
team and on your own, and ability to manage multiple deadlines 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.) More information can be downloaded at:
http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits 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 (or higher)
1 years experience assisting others with healthcare and/or social
determinants of health needs Intermediate computer proficiency
including MS Word, Excel and Outlook Must have resided within the
local community for 2 years Familiarity with the resources
available in the community Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
with reliable transportation, with a current and non-restricted
state Driver---s License and State-required insurance, to visit
Medicaid members in their homes and / or other settings, including
community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices Must be able to
comply with UHG Telecommuting Policy and have a designated
workspace inside the home with access to high-speed internet
availability Preferred Qualifications: Community Health Worker
(CHW) State course completion Case management experience Experience
with arranging community resources Experience with electronic
charting Knowledge and/or experience with behavioral health or
substance use disorders Background in managing populations with
complex medical or behavioral needs All Telecommuters will be
required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group---s Telecommuter Policy.
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. 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. RPO RED RPOLinkedin
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