Remote Community Based Clinical Coordinator - Care Manager - Otsego County, MI

Recruiting in the County of Otsego, Michigan.

This is a remote employment opportunity, providing services to UPHP members throughout the Eastern Upper Peninsula counties. Frequent travel to meet with members is required, along with periodic travel to UPHP’s headquarters in Marquette, Michigan.

Why join UPHP? This full-time remote position offers competitive pay, comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k), Student Loan Repayment Programs, Tuition Reimbursement opportunities, a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, 12 paid holidays, and no mandatory overtime, nights, or weekend hours.

DATE: August 13, 2026 POSITION: Remote Community Based Clinical Coordinator - Care Manager DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services RATE: $29.72 per hour, with potential for additional compensation based on qualifications.

Position summary

Performs assigned clinical functions in accordance with Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) plans, policies, and procedures, and all state and federal accrediting and regulatory standards. Performs care management duties to assess, plan, and coordinate all aspects of medical and supporting services across the continuum of care for select members to promote quality, cost effective care.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Follows established UPHP policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.

• Performs all assigned tasks in accordance with UPHP plans, policies, and procedures; National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards; and all regulatory requirements.

• Performs required, frequent in-person visits with members in various care settings including member homes and nursing facilities. Serves as a member’s single point of contact; gathers vital health history and monitors the member’s home environment, access to community-based services, and behavioral and health related social needs.

• Assesses members’ current health status, resource utilization, past and present treatment plan and services, prognosis, short and long-term goals, and treatment and provider options. Develops plans of care based upon assessment with specific objectives, goals, and interventions designed to meet member needs.

• Monitors delivery of services and referrals made to community-based organizations, medical care, and other services to support the members’ overall care management plan.

• Applies critical thinking skills to address member questions and unmet physical, health related social needs, and behavioral health care needs.

• Works as a member advocate and collaborates with support teams, medical care offices, medical equipment companies, home health agencies, hospital care teams, and other parties to ensure appropriate discharge plan, care plan, and coordination of acute care and long-term care services.

• Identifies related risk management and quality concerns and reports these scenarios to the appropriate body.

• Participates in departmental and interdepartmental process improvements, recommending improvements as opportunities are identified, and assists in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures related to care management in accordance with regulatory requirements and accrediting standards.

• Demonstrates knowledge of all clinical Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) standards; all applicable NCQA Utilization Management (UM), Quality Improvement (QI), Care Management, and Member's Rights and Responsibility (RR) standards; and Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS®) measures as they relate to clinical functions and the care management program; assumes responsibility for specific NCQA standards as assigned.

• Serves as backup to other team members in their respective areas in demonstrated times of excessive workload and/or benefit time.

• Attends and participates in organizational, departmental, Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT) meetings, and other clinical program meetings as required.

• Maintains confidentiality of client data.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Position

Qualifications

Education

Minimum

Licensed registered nurse

Preferred

Bachelor of science in nursing, limited licensed bachelor of social work, limited licensed master of social work, fully licensed bachelor of social work, or fully licensed master of social work

Requirement

Licensed in state of Michigan

Experience

Minimum

Two (2) years of clinical or health-related experience as a licensed registered nurse or social worker

Preferred

Two (2) years of clinical managed care experience or five (5) years of clinical experience as a licensed registered nurse or social worker; experience in care management; experience reviewing statistical data

Other

Requirements

Valid Driver’s License with proof of insurance Working vehicle

Required

Skills

• Keyboarding proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office programs Word and Excel
• Excellent human relation and oral/written communication
• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities

Desired

Skills

Ability to interpret and analyze data Working knowledge of MS Office Access and PowerPoint

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical

Requirements

[This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in the description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements]:

• Ability to access departmental files
• Ability to enter and access information from a computer
• Ability to access all areas of the UPHP offices
• Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds)
• Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Prolonged periods of sitting
• Occasional prolonged standing
• Manual dexterity and mobility

Working Conditions

• Works in office conditions, but frequent travel is required
• Subject to many interruptions
• Exposure to situations requiring exceptional interpersonal skills or high productivity
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours

Remote Work Requirements

Initial on-site/in-person onboarding and training for a minimum of ten (10) consecutive business days at UPHP’s headquarters in Marquette, MI (stipend provided) Periodic travel to UPHP’s headquarters for regular training including bi-monthly all staff meetings. Private home office required; computer and phone hardware provided Personal vehicle required for travel; mileage reimbursement provided at GSA rate Localized travel to conduct home visits in residential, community living, and/or nursing home settings