Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Clinician Educator – Scottsdale, Arizona
About The Position
Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Clinician Educator to join our team in Scottsdale, AZ. 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. 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. The APC Clinician Educator is responsible for developing and implementing training programs for employed clinicians to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care to patients. This role involves conducting training sessions, workshops, and providing ongoing support and mentorship to employed clinicians. The APC Educator collaborates with other physician leaders and the Provider Education Subcommittee to create training materials and resources, evaluates the effectiveness of training programs, and stays updated on changes in value-based care. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), consisting of 80%25 administrative time and 20%25 clinical primary care practice.
Requirements
- National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
- Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain prior to start date
- Minimum 3 years of post-training experience in outpatient primary care medicine
- Experience providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
- Current DEA registration or ability to by start date
- Current BLS certification or ability to by start date
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
- Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)
- 1-3 years of leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Serve as a resource and resource for clinicians, providing guidance on complex coding and HEIDS measures.
- Train and support APC Quality Champions in their assigned projects assigned by the Value-Based Governance Committee.
- Provide education and support to clinicians to achieve year-over-year improvement in the accuracy of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding and documentation.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new clinicians and current clinicians on value-based care, and HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures to drive year over year improvements.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new clinicians on value-based care, HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures, and HCC documentation.
- Conduct ongoing training sessions to keep all clinicians updated on best practices for HCC coding and value-based care. (Includes material presented on monthly clinician meeting).
- Create and maintain educational materials and resources to support clinicians in accurate HCC coding and documentation.
- Support divisional dyads on monthly quality meetings to share opportunities for improvements in HEDIS, HCC coding accuracy, and sharing best practices to support value-based care documentation in Epic.
- Maintain accurate records of training activities and evaluate the impact of training on clinician performance and patient outcomes.
- Provide individualized feedback and support to clinicians to address specific challenges related to HEDIS measures and coding/documentation practices.
- Work closely with the Value-Based Governance Committee and Provider Education Subcommittee to align on where targeted education is needed for clinicians related to HCC coding and documentation and HEDIS.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and development among clinicians.
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation package with exceptional earning potential
- Starting bonus available for qualified candidates
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
- Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage, providing peace of mind throughout your career
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays to support work-life balance
- Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance plus paid CME time off to support professional growth and development
- Robust retirement program, including employer-funded 401(k) contributions to help build long-term financial security
- Employee stock purchase and UnitedHealth Group stock discount opportunities
- Supportive, physician-led care environment focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
- Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development within a nationally recognized healthcare organization
- Relocation assistance available, including household goods transportation and personalized support to help make your move as smooth as possible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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