Remote Clinical Quality LPN EST or CST

Requisition Number: 2170841
Job Category: Nursing
Primary Location: Minnetonka, MN
(Remote considered)

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The Clinical Quality LPN is responsible for Primary Source Verification and Supplemental Data Entry. They assist with the coordination of HEDIS® and STARs data gathering within Cozeva, DataRAP and other applications as needed. This role evaluates the quality and completeness of clinical documentation, by performing quality medical record reviews, assisting in the improvement of the clinical documentation process, maintaining accurate records of review activities, ensuring all data submitted to the health plan meets the HEDIS®/Star technical specifications for medical records.

If you are located in EST or CST, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and abstract medical record data into appropriate application(s)
• Primary source verify abstracted medical record data
• Analyze chart data, evaluate for possible data integrity and/or data deficits and document findings
• Provide education and feedback to abstractors
• Navigate multiple documentation systems and obtain medical record sections supportive of HEDIS®/Star measures
• Support chart chase processes by requesting records from provider offices as needed
• Maintain education/knowledgebase of HEDIS®/STARs standards and guidelines
• Assist team with re-training
• Perform all other related duties as assigned
• Position location is CST or EST
• Position location is CST or EST

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:

• Licensed Professional/Vocational Nurse
• 3+ years of experience with data analysis/quality chart reviews. Must be able to review data and provide recommendations for improvement
• 2+ years of HEDIS®/STAR experience or participation with similar regulatory reporting
• Experience using Microsoft office applications, including databases, word-processing, and Excel® spreadsheets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• Certified Professional Coder
• Training experience
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible in a continuously changing environment
• Proven excellent communication practices, both oral and written

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate office equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving

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OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare’s support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.

Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island Residents Only: The hourly range for Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island residents is $18.80 to $36.78. 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.