HSS Clinical Coordinator - Field Based Topeka, KS Market
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Topeka
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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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 to start Caring. Connecting.
Growing together.
The HSS Clinical Coordinator RN will be the primary care manager
for members with High Risk Pregnancies and infants requiring a NICU
level of care. 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.
If you reside within a commutable distance of Topeka/Lawrence, KS
as this is a field based role, you will have the flexibility to
work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized
by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, lease
restrictive level of care
Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs;
including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive
services
Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single
point of contact
Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related
information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are
provided expeditiously to all members
Advocate for patients and families as needed to ensure the
patient's needs and choices are full represented and supported by
the health care team
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:
Associate degree
4+ years of experience working with the community health setting in
a health care role
1+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health
or assisted living
Ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in
their homes and/or other settings, including community centers,
hospitals or provider's offices
Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree
LPN or RN
2+ years of case management experience
1+ years of experience working with Medicaid Waiver services
Experience with arranging community resources
Experience with electronic charting
Field Based work experience
Background in managing populations with complex medical and
behavioral needs
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to
UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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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