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The LVN Utilization Management Compliance (Remote) is under the direction of the Manager of Delegation Compliance, this position is responsible for activities that support Optum Clinical Services compliance with regulatory and delegation contractual requirements as outlined in the Clinical Services Compliance framework that includes management of delegation oversight and regulatory audits, internal monitoring, corrective action plan development and resolution.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum’s commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each internal and external customer
• In collaboration with the Manager of Delegation Compliance Clinical Services, manages delegation oversight and regulatory audits
• Leverages knowledge of clinical services regulatory and delegation requirements to represent Optum Clinical Services appropriately while managing delegation oversight audits
• Serves as a liaison between Health Plan delegated entities and Clinical Services Operational teams (Utilization Management and Case Management)
• Serves as a liaison between Delegation Compliance and cross-functional areas/departments across the organization
• Serves as a subject matter expert regarding Clinical Services Policies and Procedures
• Participates in educational programs to enhance care management (UM and CM) compliance knowledge
• Performs internal monitoring/auditing process as applicable
• Performs Appeal processing as applicable
• Uses, protects, and discloses HCP patients’ protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards
  

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:

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse program
• Current LVN/LPN license in state of residence
• 3+ years of clinical experience working as an LVN/LPN
• 2+ years of care management, utilization review (prior authorization) or discharge planning experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an HMO or experience in a Managed Care setting
• Base knowledge of requirements for Medicare, Medi-Cal and Commercial lines of business
  

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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.

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

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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.