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UnitedHealth Group: Community Health Worker – Field Based In King County, Wa

UnitedHealth Group

This is a Contract position in Kingston, WA posted November 18, 2020.

Welcome to one of the toughest and most fulfilling ways to help people, including yourself.

We offer the latest tools, most intensive training program in the industry and nearly limitless opportunities for advancement.

Join us and start doingyour life’s best work.SMAs aField BasedCommunity Health Worker (CHW), you will act in a liaison role with Medicaid members to ensure appropriate care is accessed as well as to provide home and social assessments and member education.CHW’s work in a team based structure and spend the majority of their time in the community engaging directly with members.

Interesting in learning to work with medically complex patients who may be experiencing significant addiction and/or behavioral health conditions is important for this role.This position is a field based position with a home based office.

You will work from home when not in the field.Primary Responsibilities:Create a positive experience and relationship with the memberHelp member set goals and develop a care plan to achieve those goalsProactively engage the member to manage their own health and healthcareSupport the member to improve their wellbeing by staying out of the hospital, and attend regular visits to their primary physicianAs needed, help the member engage with mental health and substance use treatmentSupport the member to ensure pick up of their prescriptionsProvide member education on community resources and benefitsConduct post discharge activities from hospital facility and support connection to social servicesSupport member to engage in work or volunteer activities, if desired, and develop stronger social supports through deeper connections with friends, family, and their communityPartner with care team (community, providers, internal staff)Knowledge and continued learning of community cultures and valuesMay conduct Health Risk Assessments (HRA) if neededYou’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)Must be able to comply with UHG Telecommuting Policy and have a designated work space inside the home with access to high speed internet availabilityMust have resided within the local community for 2 yearsKnowledge of culture and values of communityFamiliarity with the resources available in the communityField based experienceMust reside in King County, WAHave a designated work space inside the home with access to high speed internetAbility to travel locally, up to 100 miles round trip and up to 80% of the timeMust have your own means of transportationMust be available to work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PMPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a health related fieldKnowledge and / or experience with behavioral health or substance use disordersPrevious care management experienceLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide, Certified Medical AssistantCHW AccreditationExperience working in Managed CareKnowledge of Medicaid and / or Medicare populationCareers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State.

Challenge brings out the best in us.

It also attracts the best.

That’s why you’ll find some of the most amazingly talented people in healthcare here.

We serve the healthcare needs of low income adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, HIV / AIDS and High risk Pregnancy.

Our holistic, outcomes based approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and environmental factors.

Join us.

Work with proactive Healthcare, Community, and Government partners to heal healthcare and create positive change for those who need it most.

This is the place to doyour life’s best work.SMDiversity 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 Groupis a drug free workplace.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Keywords:Snohomish County, community, behavioral health, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Certified Medical Assistant, CHW Accreditation

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