Field Care Coordinator - Remote in Northern Idaho2377519 | Lewiston, Idaho | Remote

Care Coordinator

United Health Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, United Healthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others.

Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a part of the care management team, the Care Coordinator will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with chronic and complex health care needs. This position will provide support to the broader team with clinical and non-clinical activities to support a person-centered approach to care coordination. Care coordination activities will focus on supporting member's medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care.

This is a fast-paced working environment that requires the ability to multitask with attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

If you are located in Idaho and reside in Latah, Nez Perce, Clearwater, Lewis, Idaho, Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah, Shoshone or the surrounding areas, you will have the flexibility work remotely
* as you take on some tough challenges. This is a hybrid-based position up to 50% of time in field when business requires with a home-based office. You will work from home when not in the field.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary care manager for dual eligible members
• Engage people face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment or wellness assessment (as appropriate), including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and social drivers of health (SDoH) Develop and implement individualized, person-centered care plans inclusive of goals, opportunities and interventions aligned with a person's readiness to change to support the best health and quality of life outcomes by meeting them where they are in their health journey
• Partner and collaborate with the internal care team, providers, and community resources/partners to implement care plans and remove obstacles so the member can successfully stay in or return to the community (when appropriate)
• Assist members with obtaining necessary HCBS supports and services
• Provide referral and linkage as appropriate and accepted by the individual being served (may include internal consult opportunities such as Housing Navigator, Pharmacy Team, Peer Specialist, etc. or community-based provider referrals such as PCP, specialists, medication assisted therapy referrals, etc.)
• Support proactive discharge planning and manage/coordinate care transition following ER visit, inpatient or Skilled Nursing Facility
• Provide education and coaching to support member self-management of care needs and lifestyle changes to promote health
• Advocate for people and families, as needed, to ensure that the member's needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
• Support Provider and Facility nonclinical questions (credentialing, claims, etc.) connecting them to the correct Health Plan and/or UHC resources

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:

• Must meet one of the following:
• Current and unrestricted Idaho license in one of the below:
• RN
• LCSW, LMSW, LSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, LAMFT
• LPN/LVN
• 2-year degree (or higher) AND 2+ years of experience in Healthcare or Healthcare related industry
• 1+ years of experience working with people that have Medicaid / Medicare or who have significant social drivers of health (SDoH) needs
• 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members and providers up to 50% of time depending on member and business needs
• Access…