Secondary Review Team RN - Remote in Idaho or surrounding areas

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Secondary Review Nurse, you will be conducting a review of long-term support services (LTSS) for the United Healthcare Community Plan of Idaho. This nurse will work with the service coordination teams to ensure that the LTSS services align with the state guidelines along with the policies and procedures of the health plan. Additionally, this nurse will track various reporting elements for analysis and trending along with serving as a resource to others. Hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. If you are located in the state of Idaho or neighboring states, you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: • Review technical metrics/specifications/ measures • Evaluate documentation of Functional Assessment, compare to adherence to form instructions • Review and compare to prior assessment for changes • Provide recommendations to SC completing assessment if areas of opportunity exist • Follow relevant regulatory guidelines, policies and procedures in reviewing clinical documentation (e.g., HEDIS, Clinical Practice Guidelines, HCC) • Review relevant HEDIS specifications to guide chart review • Review/ interpret/ summarize medical records/data to address quality of care questions • Review provider responses to reports/findings and correlate with medical records • Verify necessary documentation is included in medical records • Maintain HIPAA requirements for sharing minimum necessary information • Based on review of clinical data/documentation, identify potential quality of care issues (e.g., variations from standard practice potentially resulting in adverse outcomes) and potential fraud/waste/abuse • Solve moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analyses • Work with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks • Translate concepts into practice • Provide explanations and information to others on difficult issues • Coach, provides feedback, and guide others while acting as a resource for others with less experience 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: • Current, unrestricted RN license in the state of Idaho • 6 months of experience with Medicaid, Medicare, or Managed Care experience in long-term care, Long Term Services and Supports, home health, hospice, behavioral health, public health or assisted living • 6 months of experience working with the needs of vulnerable populations who have chronic or complex bio-psychosocial needs • Intermediate level of computer / typing proficiency to enter/retrieve data in electronic clinical records; experience with email, internet research, use of online calendars and other software applications • Intermediate knowledge of Idaho A&D Waiver benefits and service plan • Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI) • Reside in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service Preferred Qualifications: • 6 months of experience with completing State of Idaho Functional assessments and tools • Knowledge of community resources • Proven solid written and verbal communication skills • Proven problem solving skills; the ability to systematically analyze problems, draw relevant conclusions and devise appropriate courses of action • All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually 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. 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. Apply Job!