Field Based HSS Clinical Coordinator RN - Tyler, TX (Smith County)

UnitedHealth Group • Tyler, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This is a Field Based role with around 50%25 travel in the field and with a Home-Based office. If you reside in Tyler, TX, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted RN license in the state of Texas OR a compact RN state license
• 2+ years of experience working within the community health setting or in a health care role
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• High-speed internet in place of residence
• Reside in or within commutable driving distance to Tyler, TX (Smith County) market
• Ability to travel up to 50%25 in assigned regions to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, nursing facilities or providers' offices
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license
• All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
• Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience with long-term care services and support, Medicaid or Medicare
• Knowledge of the principles of most integrated settings, including federal and State requirements like the federal home and community-based settings regulations
• Proven ability to create, edit, save and send documents, spreadsheets and emails

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by patients and directed toward the most appropriate, at least 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

Benefits

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options
• participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance
• 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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed