LVN/LPN Quality HEDIS/STARs Coordinator San Antonio Texas

LVN/LPN Quality HEDIS/STARs Coordinator San Antonio Texas $1K Sign on Bonus for External Candidates WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a LVN/LPN Quality HEDIS/STARs Coordinator to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. 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. This position is responsible for the coordination of HEDIS and STARs data. This role is responsible for education to the patient on quality measures and coordinates strategies for closing gaps. The Quality Coordinator LVN, through telephonic outreaches will educate patients on CAHPS & HOS components while working to close other HEDIS gaps for patients. Evaluates the quality and completeness of clinical gap closures by performing quality reviews with patients, maintaining clinical documentation, and accurately records of their review activities. The Quality Coordinator LVN will maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory (HEDIS/STARs) standards and guidelines. Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities: Analyze data, evaluate for possible data integrity and data deficits and document findings Analyze and trend HEDIS/STAR rates, identify barriers to improvement of rates and create interpretive exhibits Identifies patients with the missing measures and works to close the measures through education/counseling, appointment setting, and other means as appropriate Conduct a high volume of outbound calls to members to discuss reasons for non-compliant to medication(s), schedule pharmacy telephonic appointments, and/or obtain important follow up information from providers. Outbound calls are made primarily using an auto dialer requiring precision to detail and adaptability to type of response needed May answer inbound calls from members and assists them with their inquiries. Routes calls to appropriate department if necessary Follows system scripting and validates member demographic information Documents the provider or member's record with accurate information obtained on the call Works closely with local leadership to execute quality strategies Supports and assists PCPs/clinics with quality data collection Provides reports and monitors performance at local level Engages PCP and clinic staff in developing strategies to close quality gaps Maintains education/knowledge base of HEDIS/STARs standards and guidelines Performs all other related duties as assigned This is an office-based position located near Interstate Highway I-10 West, near West Frontage Road just past The Rim Shopping Center/Ferrari Dealership, 78257 In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors, specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over 16,000 doctors’ offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We’re innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. 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 Vocational/Professional Nurse 3+ years of healthcare experience to include experience in a managed care setting 3+ years of experience with data analysis/quality chart reviews. Must be able to review data and provide recommendations for improvement HEDIS/STAR experience or participation with similar regulatory reporting Experienced using Microsoft office applications, including databases, word-processing, and excel spreadsheets Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of college, in pursuance of a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree 2+ years of experience working with HEDIS/STAR measures The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour based on full-time employment. 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. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr TieTalent