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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Medical Social Worker works as a team member of Case Management assisting medically and psychosocially complex patients and families, understand their condition and treatment, and help them live their healthiest life.

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends. Our office is located at 1580 Valley River Dr, Eugene, OR.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works with patients identified and referred to them by Case Management and other members of the care team.

• Collaborates with Case Managers in the care of complex patients.

• Develops care plans.

• Monitors and records patient progress according to measurable goals described in care plan.

• Modifies care plans to accommodate client needs.

• Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients’ medical or physical conditions and to assess client needs.

• Evaluates patients for social determinants of health and healthcare disparities.

• Identifies and plans for appropriate services applying a knowledge of services in the community. Coordinates effective planning and arranges for needed services when appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work OR Social Services

• 2+ years of clinical experience as a Medical Social Worker in a healthcare setting

• 2+ years of experience with working in an EMR

• Access to reliable transportation

• Healthcare BLS / CPR certification

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to work any shift between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM from Monday - Friday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

• Certification in Case Management

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrates knowledge of community health, welfare, and social agencies

• Demonstrates proficiency in social work practice

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including sensitivity to other cultures and ethnicities

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Familiarity with principles of health promotion / disease prevention

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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