HSS Coordinator-Austin (Travis County), TX

If you reside within 30-50 miles from Austin (Travis County), TX market you will have the flexibility to work a hybrid/field schedule as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized by patient and directed toward the most appropriate, least 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 fully represented and supported by the health care team
• Visit members in their homes and/or other settings including community centers, hospitals, nursing facilities or providers' offices

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:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher), AND 5 years experience working with ABD/SSI population within a clinical health care role, OR Associate's degree with 3 years of clinical experience OR Unrestricted LPN/LVN license in the State of TX with 3 years in clinical experience OR CHW certification with 3 years of clinical experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• If field based, reliable transportation and the ability to travel in this 'assigned area' to visit Medicaid members in their homes and/or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, nursing facilities or providers' offices
• High speed internet in residence

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to create, edit, save and send documents, spreadsheets and emails
• Reside within commutable distance of assigned duties
• Works on Service Plan

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.

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