Field Care Coordinator - Remote in Idaho Falls, ID

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 optimized. Ready to make a difference? 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 members' 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 reside within the state of Idaho and live within Idaho Falls or the surrounding areas, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* 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.

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 support and services Provide referrals 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 members' 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 directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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 Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI) Reside in a