Job Description
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
At Optum Care Network Washington, part of Optum we ve found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation.
Optum Care Network Washington is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner - Population Health Education & Clinical Performance works collaboratively to educate on and improve accurate coding and documentation skills, leading to a more complete patient record, as well as other value-based care initiatives.
We are focused on assembling an outstanding team who will work together to maintain our stellar reputation and build a solid brand. We offer our providers:
- Excellent benefit package and above market compensation
- Patient-centered, team-based and collaborative work environment
- Work-life balance is a priority
- Financially stable, growing organization
- Epic EMR
- Highly competitive above market compensation and benefits
- Low provider turnover
- High patient satisfaction
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provides education to providers on coding and documentation for Medicare risk adjustment, quality, patient experience and affordability topic
- Review charts and performance data to aid in the education process and discover opportunities to improve accurate coding and documentation
- Develops and updates training materials, presentations, and job aids
- Meets with Care Delivery and Network Medical Directors to assist in identification of operational and clinical best practices in maximizing patient visits, re-evaluation rates and accurate and proper coding; assists in the dissemination of best practices to sites, clinicians and IPAs providers / support staff
- Floating to various clinics to see patients. Key elements of the visits include:
- Address quality care gaps
- Identify and address factors related to chronic conditions that may not have been recognized
- Educate patients about resources available to them within OptumCare Network
- When necessary, link patients to care management or other services
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:
- Current Washington state license
- Nurse Practitioner Certification (NP-C)
- Primary care experience, preferably managing a panel of patients
- Proven excellent communication skills, high patient satisfaction and demonstrated experience promoting teamwork
- Proven ability to build positive working relationships
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in value-based care contracts
- Experience in HCC coding
Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $110,040 to $139,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
