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Eden Prairie Minnesota
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Field Based Community Health Worker - Minnesota
Requisition number 2357056
Job category Medical & Clinical Operations
Primary location Eden Prairie MN
Date posted 04232026
Overtime status Non-exempt
Travel Yes 25 of the Time
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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 inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.
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Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Field Based Community Health Worker is responsible for identifying and initiating referrals for social service programs including financial psychosocial community and state supportive services. As a Field Based Community Health Worker CHW you will act with Medicaid members to ensure to provide home and social resources and member resource education.
The Field Based Community Health Worker also addresses social determinants of health such as transportation housing and food access.
Together were 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.
Working Schedule
This position is full time 40-hour work week Monday - Friday between the hours of 830am - 700 pm Central Standard time.
The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.
This position is a field-based position with a home-based office. You will work from home when not in the field.
Location
Minnesota with local travel up to 25 and mileage is reimbursed at current government rate.
If you reside in Minnesota youll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
Create a positive experience and relationship with the members
Help members set goals and develop a care plan to achieve those goals
Proactively engage the members to manage their own health and healthcare
As needed help the member engage with mental health and substance use treatment
Utilize both company and community-based resources to establish a safe and effective case management plan for members
Collaborate with patients family and healthcare providers
Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs including financial psychosocial community and state supportive services
Document referrals provided
Accountable to understand role and how it affects utilization management benchmarks and quality outcomes
Youll need to be flexible adaptable and above all patient in all types of situations
Engage members either face to face or telephonically
Help members set person-centered SMART goals and develop a care plan to achieve those goals with regular follow up calls and ongoing documentation of progress towards goals met
Adhere to detailed specific documentation requirements in the members health record
Proactively engage the members to manage their own health and healthcare using Motivational Interviewing Skills
Provide member education on community resources and benefits
Utilize strong skill sets of managing multiple tasks at a time being self-motivated driven toward quality results managing time well being very detailed oriented and organized work well in a team and on your own and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Provide member education on community resources and benefits
Partner with care team community providers internal staff
Knowledge and continued learning of community cultures and values
Performs other duties as 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
401k 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.
Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others.
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• Connecting. We recognize our collective power to make an impact across our communities because we believe the health of any society is measured by the overall health of its people. Learn more about our culture.
• Growing together. UnitedHealth Group is full of inspiring career stories, and we offer a lifetime of opportunities. Discover all the ways you can learn, grow and develop.