Community Health Worker - Remote in Multiple Locations
Company: Optum
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
If you are located within a commutable distance of Huntsville,
Birmingham, Montgomery, OR Mobile, AL, you will have the
flexibility to telecommute* (work from home) as you take on some
tough challenges.
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a
culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers,
comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come
make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance
health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring.
Connecting. Growing together. -
The Community Health Worker in the Optum at Home program acts as a
liaison for DSNP and CSNP members to ensure appropriate care is
accessed, home and social assessments are completed, resources
leveraged, and education provided. They work as part of a care team
including a Nurse Practitioner, Case Manager (Behavioral Health
Advocate or Registered Nurse), Care Navigator, and other supporting
team members. The CHW assesses functional, social, and behavioral
needs of members and collaborates to develop and implement
solutions through telephonic outreach and consultations, and
interdisciplinary team activities. -
The CHW's primary role is to re - engage members with the health
model, who are historically unable to reach. The CHW provides
assessments of social and functional health issues affecting
chronically ill and high - risk patients. The CHW works in
collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to identify and access
services to close care gaps and improve quality of life of OAH
members. They help to manage health problems by coordinating health
care services for these members in accordance with State and
Federal rules and regulations. Ongoing care and management of
members is conducted in collaboration with other care team members
and includes scheduling of follow up clinician visits with member
agreement.
This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required
to work our normal business hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM including
the flexibility to adjust schedule based on member's needs.
We offer about 4 weeks of paid training. The hours of the training
will be based on schedule from Monday - Friday or will be discussed
on your first day of employment. Training will be conducted
virtually from your home.
*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth
Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
Telecommuting Requirements:
Soft Skills:
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for 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.
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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 #YELLOW
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