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Care Coordinator / Social Worker
UnitedHealth Group
Junior · 2+ yrs
Temporary
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
USD 29 – USD 52
Job description
Social Work · Healthcare
Skills
Primary
Secondary
Responsibilities
Coordinate patient care processes to achieve desired quality outcomes and identify/control appropriate resource utilization
Provide skilled interventions for patient/family support and crisis resolution
Assess need for post-hospital services and community resources at the time of discharge
Develop plans of care and management plans for patients who frequent the Emergency Department
Support patients, caregivers, and/or family with psychosocial or behavioral needs
Report child and adult abuse and neglect to community agencies as mandated by law
Assess patients who may have experienced violence and make appropriate reports and referrals
Educate and collaborate with Care Team on care planning and discharge resources
Interface with Department Leaders, Risk Management and patient representatives to identify potential QA or risk issues
Participate in departmental quality improvement projects