Care Coordinator - Kingman, Bullhead - Arizona - Full-time / Part-time

What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You can work with in an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere. It’s the first step in a new career that will enable you to do your life’s best work.(sm)
 
The caseload will not necessarily be Bullhead, Kingman, Fort Mohave proper, but dependent on the need case managers may be asked to travel anywhere throughout Mohave County. The majority of travel is to member’s homes, nursing homes or assisted living facilities, with occasional travel to doctor’s offices (to retrieve records) or quarterly council meetings or team meetings. There are case managers that to work in the field 2-3 days a week, doing as much documenting from the field and may spend the remainder of the week working from their home office, documenting and returning member calls.
 
This position requires a person to have a reliable car (Concur for mileage) and reliable internet service connection, physically able to carry/bring out equipment (lap top, portable printer), organizational skills, ability to work autonomously completing assessment visits by due dates outlined by state regulator

 
Primary Responsibilities:


Assessment of members to identify unmet needs, coordinate services, community resources, and treatment needs  

Delivering a holistic approach to coordinated care based on the enrollee needs

Identifying early risk factors and conducting ongoing assessments and documenting in an electronic file

Creating, reviewing and revising Plan of Care plans and focusing on disease management

Functioning as an advocate for members and decreasing unnecessary hospitalizations

Collaborating with the member's PCP to deliver and coordinate necessary services

Building relationships with members and their families; assisting them with proper health choices

Ensuring cases are documented in a timely manner

Required Qualifications:



Bachelor's level degree in Social Work or other related field

2+ years of experience in providing case/care management services to persons who are elderly and/or person with physical or developmental disabilities

1 year experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health, assisted living, and or working with the elderly and physically disabled

Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook)           
Preferred Qualifications:


Medicare/Medicaid experience

A background working in geriatric special needs

A background in behavioral health

Experience with electronic charting
Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find some of the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We serve the health care needs of low income adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care, community and government partners to heal health care and create positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do your life's best work.SM
 
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. 
 
 
Job Keywords: Bachelors Degree, Social Worker, Case Management, CM, CCM, long - term care, home health, hospice, public health, assisted living, and or working with the elderly and physically disabled, Kingman, AZ, Arizona