Nurse Practitioner - Population Health Education and Clinical Performance

Optum WA, (formerly The Everett Clinic) is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Seattle, WA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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:

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

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.