Columbia, MO

Health Coach Field Care Coordinator- Telecommute in Marion, Pike, and Lincoln Counties or Northeastern MO

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The Field Care Coordinator will be the primary care manager for a panel of members with low-to-medium complexity medical/behavioral needs. Care coordination activities will focus on supporting member’s medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care.

If you are located in Boone and Calloway Counties, MO or Central MO, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Engage members face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic needs
  • Develop and implement person centered care plans to address needs including management of chronic health conditions, health promotion and wellness, social determinants of health, medication management and member safety in alignment with evidence-based guidelines
  • Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, and community resources/partners to implement care plan
  • Provide education and coaching to support member self-management of care needs and lifestyle changes to promote health
  • Support proactive discharge planning and manage/coordinate Care Transition following ER visit, inpatient or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) admission
  • Advocate for members and families as needed to ensure the member’s needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team


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 meet one of the following:
    • 2-year degree or higher with 3+ years of clinical experience
    • LPN with 3+ years of clinical experience
    • 5+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of clinical experience
  • 1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with members and providers
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CCM certification
  • 1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs
  • Experience working in team-based care
  • Background in Managed Care

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to transition from office to field locations multiple times per day
  • Ability to navigate multiple locations/terrains to visit employees, members and/or providers
  • Ability to transport equipment to and from field locations needed for visits (ex. laptop, stethoscope, etc.)
  • Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time to complete computer or tablet work duties


To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.


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*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy


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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