Non-Clinical Care Coach

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The Care Coach evaluates member's needs and requirements to achieve and/or maintain optimal wellness state by guiding members/families toward and facilitate interaction with resources appropriate for the care and wellbeing of members. The Care Coach 1 work assignments are often straightforward and of moderate complexity.

This is a remote position. The first 4 weeks of training will be from 8:30AM to 5:00PM EST. After training, the work hours are Monday‑Friday from 10:00AM – 6:30PM EST. No time off is permitted during the first month of training. The first 90 days following training are critical in building your foundation; therefore, planned or unplanned time away should be minimized as much as possible.

• Conduct telephonic outreach (primarily via auto-dialer) to members with multiple chronic conditions and financial or functional barriers.
• Assess member needs through data review, structured assessments, and direct conversation to develop and manage individualized care plans.
• Coordinate services and connect members to appropriate clinical, community and multidisciplinary resources to support optimal health outcomes.
• Ensure proper adherence to compliance.
• Identify and resolve barriers that impede effective care and member independence.
• Continuously monitor progress toward desired health outcomes and adjust care strategies as appropriate.
• Maintain strict adherence to compliance requirements within a highly regulated and highly visible program.
• Learn and navigate multiple computer systems simultaneously while engaging members in a fast‑paced, structured environment with limited schedule flexibility.

• Associate degree in any course.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in any direct adult patient care such as, but not limited to: long‑term care, home and community‑based services, hospital/facility setting, case management, managed care organizations.
• Experience interacting with members of the healthcare team.
• Strong computer proficiency and proven ability to quickly learn and navigate a variety of electronic software programs, including electronic medical records.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with internal and external customers and stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in an Allied Health Science.
• Experience working with elderly and/or chronically ill patients.
• Experience with Medicare and/or Medicaid patients.
• Experience conducting health assessments with patients.
• Experience assisting patients with health benefits and coordinating care.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills.
• Experience with health promotion, coaching and wellness.
• Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources.

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self‑provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:
At minimum, a download speed of 25

Mbps and an upload speed of 10

Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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$53,700 – $72,600 per year

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver…