Field LPN Auditor, Clinical Quality Management - Phoenix, AZ
UnitedHealthcare
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Surprise, AZ
Contract type: Full time
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.
This position will be responsible for the gathering and auditing of medical records from contacted medical providers. Analyze, track, and report results. Recommend, develop, educate and implement quality improvement plans with providers and follow up as necessary.
If you reside in Phoenix, AZ, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
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.
#RPO, #Red
This position will be responsible for the gathering and auditing of medical records from contacted medical providers. Analyze, track, and report results. Recommend, develop, educate and implement quality improvement plans with providers and follow up as necessary.
If you reside in Phoenix, AZ, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and audit Medicaid (AHCCCS) Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) providers and medical records regarding AHCCCS AMPM requirements around EVV
- Review, audit and evaluate documentation of medical records
- Review/interpret medical records/data to determine whether there is documentation reflected accurately in medical record
- Follow relevant regulatory guidelines, policies and procedures in reviewing clinical documentation
- Prioritize providers for medical chart review according to collaboration with other Health Plans
- Identify incomplete/inconsistent information in medical records and label missing measures/metrics/concerns
- Review relevant tool specifications to guide chart review
- Review/interpret/summarize medical records/data to address any quality of care questions
- 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.
- Refer issues identified to relevant parties (e.g., review committee, Case Management, Medical Directors) for further review/action
- Discuss with provider offices to address and request corrective action plans
- Educate provider representatives/office staff to address/improve auditing processes
- Educate providers on proper medical record documentation for regulatory compliance
- Educate providers offices on specifications/measures
- Explain/convey technical specifications regarding action plans/follow up
- Explain how provider scores are calculated/determined
- Demonstrate knowledge of public healthcare insurance industry products (Medicaid
- Demonstrate knowledge of Medicaid benefit products including applicable state regulations
- Demonstrate knowledge of applicable area of specialization (e.g., community-based services)
- Demonstrate knowledge of computer functionality, navigation, and software applications (e.g., Windows, Microsoft Office applications, phone applications, fax server)
- Demonstrate knowledge of specific software applications associated with the job function (e.g., navigation of relevant computer applications or systems, intranet databases, records management or claims database
- Prepare for and participate in meetings with State agencies, providers, and stakeholders as well as internal meetings
- Assist with other quality management audits, corrective action plans as needed
- This position will have on site provider location visits throughout Arizona
- This position is a work from home position with 50% in state travel
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
- More information can be downloaded at: uhgbenefits
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
- Active and unrestricted LPN license in the state of Arizona
- 3+ years of experience in the Medicaid health field including provider interactions
- 2+ years of experience reviewing medical record charts/documentation and writing regulatory reports
- Intermediate level of proficiency with software applications that include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams
- Reliable transportation for field visits
- Ability to travel 50% for the position throughout Arizona when business requires
- Reside in Arizona
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
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.
#RPO, #Red
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