Field Care Coordinator - Johnson County, KS

UnitedHealth Group•Olathe, KS

6d•$23 - $42•Remote

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 on 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. The Care Coordinator is responsible for establishing a set of person-centered goal-oriented, culturally relevant, and logical steps to ensure that a person receives services in a supportive, effective, efficient, timely and cost-effective manner. Care coordination includes case management, disease management, discharge planning, transition planning, and addressing social determinants of health and integration into community. If you reside within Johnson County, KS, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Psychology, Special Education, Gerontology, or related human services area
1+ years of experience working with people with long-term care needs
1+ years of experience working within the community health setting in a health care role
Intermediate level of computer proficiency including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams and multiple web applications
Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information and live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
Ability to travel 50%25 -75%25 of time for role
Must possess a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
Strong communication and customer service skills both in person and via phone
Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
Demonstrated ability to work well with others
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Nice To Haves

Licensed Social Worker or Clinical Degree
1+ years of experience working with people receiving services on one of the home and community-based waivers in KS
Experience with electronic charting
Experience with arranging community resources
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by the individual and directed toward the most appropriate, least restrictive level of care
Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs, including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive services
Manage the person-centered service/support plan throughout the continuum of care
Communicate with all stakeholders the required health - related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all people
Advocate for people and families as needed to ensure the person’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
Conduct home visits in coordination with people and care team, which may include a community service coordinator
Conduct in-person visits which may include nursing homes, assisted living, hospital or home
Serve as a resource for community care coordinator, if applicable