Field Based Community Health Worker
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Willis
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
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 equitable.
Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's
best work. SM
The Field Based Community Health Worker is responsible for
assessment, planning and implementing care strategies that are
individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate,
least restrictive level of care. They also Identify and initiate
referrals for social service programs; including financial,
psychosocial, community and state supportive services, and manage
the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of
contact for the member. As a Field Based Community 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. The coordinator also
addresses social determinant of health such as transportation,
housing, and food access.
Working Schedule: Schedule is Monday through Friday any 8-hour or
10- hour shift to be determined by the hiring manager between the
hours of 7am to 6pm. This position is a field-based position with a
home-based office. You will work from home when not in the
field.
Location: Radford and surrounding communities VA
Local travel up to 50% and mileage is reimbursed at current
government rate.
Primary Responsibilities:
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?
Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and
comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a
management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.
Some of our offerings include:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.
Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Work with a Fortune 5 organization
that's serving millions of people as we transform health care with
bold ideas. Bring your energy for driving change for the better.
Help us improve health access and outcomes for everyone, as we work
to advance health equity, connecting people with the care they need
to feel their best. As an industry leader, our commitment to
improving lives is second to none.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location,
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
Diversity 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 Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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