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Bilingual English / Spanish Community Health Worker

4+ years
$20.00 – $35.72 per hour
10 July 25, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Bilingual English/Spanish Community Health Worker (Service Coordinator L3)

Location: El Paso, TX (On-site – 1145 Westmoreland Dr, El Paso, TX 79925)
Company: Optum (UnitedHealth Group)
Compensation: $20.00 – $35.72 per hour (based on experience & eligibility)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MST (occasional overtime)


Job Summary

Optum is hiring a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Community Health Worker / Service Coordinator Level 3 to deliver person-centered care coordination for STAR+PLUS members in El Paso, TX. You’ll assess, plan, implement, and monitor Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS) to keep medically complex, ABD/SSI members healthy, independent, and safely living in the community. If you’re passionate about care management, Medicaid/Medicare populations, social determinants of health (SDOH) and advocacy, this on-site role is for you.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform telephonic assessments and ongoing care coordination for Level 3 STAR+PLUS members

  • Develop individualized, person-centered plans of care in collaboration with members, families & providers

  • Identify and coordinate LTSS, community, psychosocial, financial and state support services

  • Serve as a single point of contact across the continuum of care; monitor timeliness & appropriateness of services

  • Maintain electronic charting and documentation per regulatory requirements (HIPAA)

  • Provide administrative support to Level 1 & 2 Service Coordinators (RN & SW) as needed

  • Ensure strict adherence to STAR+PLUS contract requirements and quality standards

  • Refer members to disease management programs and escalate medically complex cases


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent experience)

  • Bilingual fluency in English & Spanish (must-have)

  • 4+ years in community health within a healthcare role

  • Direct ABD/SSI population experience in 3 of the last 5 years

  • Experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living

  • 1+ year working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & electronic charting

  • Strong knowledge of case management processes, person-centered care, Medicaid/Medicare rules

Preferred

  • Service coordination or case management experience (e.g., LTSS coordinator with DADS/DSHS)

  • Experience with Texas STAR+PLUS, managed care, or dual-eligible (Medicare/Medicaid) populations

  • Prior roles in utilization review or health plan operations


Perks & Benefits

  • Hourly pay: $20.00 – $35.72 (based on experience & market factors)

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company contribution & Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Incentive & recognition programs

  • Paid training and clear career growth pathways within Optum / UnitedHealth Group


Company Snapshot

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, is a global health services leader dedicated to care optimization, value-based healthcare, integrated clinical services, and health equity. With advanced technology and a mission-driven culture, Optum empowers clinicians and care teams to deliver better outcomes, lower costs, and improved access for millions of members.


Work Mode

On-site (El Paso, TX)


Apply Now

Ready to make a direct impact on high-risk Medicaid/Medicare populations while growing your healthcare career? Apply now and join Optum in Caring. Connecting. Growing together.