Field Care Coordinator Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, KS
UnitedHealth Group
- Olathe, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree
- 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