Field Based Community Health Worker - Maricopa / Pima County, AZ
Company: UnitedHealthcare
Location: Paradise Valley
Posted on: October 12, 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 Field Based Community Health Worker is
responsible for assessment, planning and implementing care
strategies that are individualized by patient and/or Community
Organizations 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 Community
Organizations/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. Schedule:
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Arizona Time Zone. This position is a field-based position with a
home-based office. You will work from home when not in the field.
Location: Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe and surrounding
communities in Arizona. Local travel up to 60% and mileage is
reimbursed at current government rate. If you reside in Phoenix,
Tucson, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe and surrounding communities in
Arizona, you---ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute as you take
on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Create a
positive experience and relationship with the member Keep the
member out of the hospital by supporting regular visits to their
primary physician Keep member actively engaged with their primary
physician Support the member to ensure pick - up of their Rx
Proactively engage the member to manage their care Provide member
education Support transitions of care Help to keep members
compliant with their care plans Partner with care team (community,
providers, internal staff) Knowledge and continued learning of
community cultures and values May conduct member assessments if
needed Performs other duties as assigned 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: Paid
Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus
8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a
Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision,
Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and
Long-Term Disability coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock
Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee
Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary
Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) More
information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits
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: 4 years of community outreach work or volunteering
experience 2 years of experience working or volunteering within the
Community Health setting in a field-based healthcare role 2 years
of experience working or volunteering within the local Community,
with demonstrated knowledge of culture and values within the
Community and familiarity with the resources available within the
Community Intermediate computer proficiency including MS Word,
Excel and Outlook and be able to use multiple web applications
Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from
non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health
Information (PHI) Live in a location that can receive an approved
high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed
internet Reside within a commutable distance to Pima and Maricopa
Counties in Arizona Ability to travel locally approximately 60% of
the time and up to 100 miles round trip with Reliable
transportation, that will enable you to travel to client and/or
patient sites within a designated area, with a current and
non-restricted state of Arizona Driver---s License and
State-required insurance Preferred Qualifications: Community Health
Worker (CHW) State course completion Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide, Certified
Medical Assistant Experience with arranging community resources
Experience with electronic charting Experience working in
team-based care Knowledge of Medicaid population Background in
managing populations with complex medical and behavioral needs
Bilingual - Spanish All Telecommuters 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. RPO
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