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Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.?**
To provide a variety of patient care activities supporting the needs of the Care Coach Connect program in clinical duties in patients' homes as well as some office/clerical duties.
**Primary Responsibilities:**
Performs all nursing duties within the scope of a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse as required by state of employment (procedures, injections, EKGs, phlebotomy)
Records patient care documentation in the medical record accurately and timely
Reviews the patient record, chart, reports (including laboratory and x-ray), and other pertinent information for each patient prior to being seen by the provider and reports relevant information to the provider 100% of the time
Coordinates patient care as directed by physician, company standards and policies
Organized and accurate processing of appropriate documents
Respects patient confidentiality
Organizes home visit bags and maintains equipment, responsible for ordering equipment as necessary
Maintains all required certifications
Answers phones and schedules appointments based on best geographic locations to minimize drive time between patients
Schedule family meetings when appropriate
Responsible for note taking during Interdisciplinary Team Meeting
Responsible for ensuring proper communication between PCP and Care Coach connect Team
Triages patient phone calls to the appropriate destination, ensuring that urgent calls are expedited to the provider
Readies patient chart for each provider's daily visits as needed
Map on front of the chart
Charts updated with labs, data, consult notes, hospital records, etc.
Consents in chart when appropriate
Medical records management
Participates in Marketing events
Performs a home acute visit if necessary
Collect any samples from the home visits (labs) and ensure proper labeling/dissemination
Keep provider mileage logs and reimbursements
Obtain and track referrals
Fulfill medication refill requests
Performs all other related duties as assigned
**Required Qualifications:**
High school graduate or GED equivalent
Current unrestricted Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable state of employment
Current BLS certification or must obtain certification within 30 days of employment hire date
3+ years of related LVN or LPN clinical experience
Computer literacy
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding
Accurate documentation
Perform procedures, injections and phlebotomy
Must have reliable transportation for daily travel to various locations as assigned
Must have a valid drivers license within the state of work
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to follow procedures and rules
Knowledge of medical office procedures
Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetic or numeric systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
**Preferred Qualifications:**
3 + years of LVN or LPN experience in a medical, home or hospice setting
Knowledge/experience in hospice, palliative care, chronic care and end-of-life patient management
Solid communication and customer service skills
**Physical & Mental Requirements:**
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 300 pounds of force
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to use fine motor skills to operate 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
Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids
-At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.-
-Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.-
-UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.-
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