Field-Based HSS Coordinator - Maternal & Child Health - Sedgwick County, KS and surrounding areas

UnitedHealthcare
US - Kansas - Olathe
January 20, 2025

At UnitedHealthcare, we're 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.

As the Care Coordinator for Maternity and/or NICU, you will have a panel of members identified as having a Low-Risk pregnancy and/or NICU babies. You will provide support and address barriers to care and social determinants of health with the goal to improve health outcomes.

To promote healthy pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum outcomes for both mother and baby, it is essential to provide evidence-based, trimester-specific, and postpartum education. This includes assistance in developing a birth plan, accessing value-added benefits, and understanding covered services, including Medicaid postpartum coverage. Additionally, support should be given for accessing contraceptive care based on family planning needs, conducting mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) screenings with referrals to treatment when necessary, and coordinating with obstetric and other providers for appointment assistance, communication, and advocacy. You will work closely with a team of nurses who manage High-Risk members and who will support you on any clinical decision needs.

This is a Field-Based Role with a Home-Based Office.

If you reside within the Sedgwick County, KS and surrounding areas, you will have the flexibility to work in both the field as well as telecommute
• as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide evidenced based trimester specific and postpartum education to promote a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum outcomes for mother and baby
Create a positive experience and relationship with the member and your team
Proactivity engages the member to manage their own health and healthcare
Support SDOH needs
Perform outreach to providers, hospitals, Members, and clinics
Attending community events
Able and willing to travel within the assigned region per the business needs
Performs all other duties assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
More information can be downloaded at:

/uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

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:

Must have one of the following:
- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in health, human, social work, or education services with 1+ years of qualifying experience in Care Coordination of individuals with complex health conditions, including Care Coordination of Behavioral Health conditions or maternal and child health care experience
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Kansas with 2 years of qualifying experience working within the maternal and child health population
1+ years of experience with MS Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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