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What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You can work with in an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any other organization, anywhere.
 

The NowClinic Team Telemedicine  is seeking a full time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant delivers primary care services to adult and pediatric patient via the telephone and sees patients in the NowClinic, as needed.  The NowClinic NP - PA utilizes his / her triage, diagnostic experience and expertise to assess and treat patients presenting with primary care needs.  In addition to addressing the presenting problem, the NowClinic Team provider will collaborate with the call center MAs and other extenders in the Telemedicine department.  NP - PA utilizes the telephone visit to engage patients in addressing wellness and gaps in preventive care and provides an excellent and satisfying customer experience. 

If you are located in the Las Vegas, Nevada area, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. 
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides primary care services to adult and pediatric patients via the Optum NowClinic virtual visit technology platform
• Using experience and expertise, engages, assesses, triages and provides/prescribes treatment to patients presenting for care
• Using sound medical judgment triages and directs patients to alternative levels of care for presenting problem and / or follow-up
• Utilizes NowClinic technology to engage patients in addressing wellness and gaps in preventive care in accordance with evidence based practice and standards of care
• Utilizes technology to thoroughly document visits and treatments in a timely and comprehensive manner in accordance with Optum NowClinic, medical group and regulatory requirements
• Communicates effectively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, and support staff
• Demonstrates and reinforces value of the NowClinic Team service during each visit
• Maintains service level standards for response, visit time, and patient satisfaction
• Demonstrates and fosters a climate of collaboration and professionalism

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:

• National Nurse Practitioner certification in Adult, Family or Gerontology or Physician Assistant certification
• Licensure in the State where this position is based, or ability to obtain
• 2+ years of hands-on clinical experience
• DEA license or ability to obtain
• Intermediate level of proficiency in PC-based word processing including basic Microsoft Word and Outlook skills
• Flexible to work occasional weekends, holidays, and evening shifts
• Provide occasional coverage in Urgent Care / Convenient Care Clinic
• Ability to work independently from home-based office 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong acute care experience in an urgent care, retail clinic or primary care clinic
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• A background in managed care
• Familiarity with ICD-10 coding
• Tech Savvy

Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada residents is $110,040 to $139,000 per year. 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.