Remote Clinical Content Research Developer RN, TX

Requisition Number: 2182001
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Primary Location: Houston, TX
(Remote considered)

Opportunities at Change Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. We are transforming the health care system through innovative technology and analytics. Find opportunities to make a difference in a variety of career areas as we all play a role in accelerating health care transformation. Help us deliver cutting-edge solutions for patients, hospitals and insurance companies, resulting in healthier communities. Use your talents to improve the health outcomes of millions of people and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together.   

The Licensed Clinical Content Research Developer RN develops and updates the clinical content of Change Healthcare Clinical Products. Using medical literature review, synthesis of clinical information, and data analysis and in collaboration with external peer reviewers, their role is to ensure the clinical content represents best evidence practice standards and will meet requirements for different users, applications, and contexts. Clinical Content Research Developer RN is also responsible for quality assurance (QA) of the content and for responding to internal and external client questions and concerns

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Utilizing the principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM), design, develop, and update clinical content through the appraisal and synthesis of information gathered from the medical literature. Collect and incorporate feedback from external peer reviewers and clients to ensure clinical accuracy and usability
• Perform Quality Assurance of clinical content and create and maintain clinical documentation, as required
• Serve as a clinical resource for both internal and external customers
• Collaborate with Product Development (PD), Product Management (PM), Product Owner (PO), and Business Systems Analyst (BSA) as needed
• Participate in developing project plans, monitoring tasks, and ensuring on-time delivery of clinical development projects
• Participate in field research that contributes to product advancement as needed
• Travel Limited-5%

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:  

• Education/Training – Licensed Healthcare professional (e.g., RN, NP or PA, ),  with a license in good standing
• 3+ years of experience in a clinical associated environment or a case management role
• 1+ years of experience writing and summarizing clinical research studies
• Experience using a utilization review or case management or evidence-based guidelines such as InterQual/Clinical Decision Support applications

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Advanced degree
• Knowledge of medical coding schemes
• Willing or ability to learn and explore new technologies Research and Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) knowledge or experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with various software applications, including but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to step through logical pathways to determine results
• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills
• Proven solid clinical or equivalent experience in varied clinical practice settings such as Emergency Department, Pediatrics Inpatient Care and Acute Care
• Proven results-oriented, effective as both a team member and independent worker with attention to detail and ability to multi-task

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy