Field Based Community Health Worker - Upper West, TN (MARTIN)

At UnitedHealthcare, were 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 patients 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 with Medicaidmembers to ensure appropriate care is accessed as well as to provide home and social assessments and member education. The Field Based Community Health Worker also addresses social determinants of health such as transportation, housing, and food access.

Together, we're removing the barriers that keep people from receiving the kind of quality healthcare that makes a difference. We focus on Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance as we empower people to achieve better health and well-being.

Schedule : Schedule is Monday through Friday from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00pm Central Standard Time. This position is a field-based position with a home-based office.

Location : Obion, Weakley, Henry, Gibson, Dyer, Crockett, Carroll, and Henderson County, TN and surrounding communities

Local travel up to 50% and mileage is reimbursed at current government rate.

If you reside in Upper West, TN, youll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute

• as you take on some tough challenges.

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