Nurse Practitioner - Population Health

Optum CA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Irvine, CA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: Monday – Friday
• Office Location: Irvine
• Opportunity to be integral part of new program focused on health and well- being and the quality of care provided to our Medi-Cal members.
• Responsible for connecting with members to complete telehealth appointments; transition of care including recent discharge from ER, follow up appointment with member’s PCP, behavioral health appointments, accessing community resources, medication reconciliation. Responsible for the coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services.
• Complete all documentation and paperwork in a timely manner. Maintain quality of standards defined by the medical group.
• Age Range of Patients: 13 years of age and older.
• Appointment Matrix: 15 minutes; average of 30 patients per day.
• Focus on quality driven metrics and Medi-Cal Pay for Value (P4V) performance measures.
• Participate at occasional health fairs as scheduled for members.

What makes an Optum organization different?

• As the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license  
• We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients 
• We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations 
• We grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here 

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• This position offers a guaranteed base plus an annual bonus structure based on quality and performance.
• Optum ACP Partnership Plan
• 23 days of PTO, allotted CME time, and clinics are closed for 8 national holidays.
• 401k with match, Executive Savings Plan, and UHG Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental, Life insurance
• Medical malpractice coverage and tail policy
• Continued professional growth & leadership opportunities.

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:

• Master’s degree from four-year college and/or a professional certification beyond a four-year college.
• Certificate of completion from accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current ANCC and/or AANP Certification
• Unrestricted / Active CA NP license
• Current CA DEA certificate required prior to start date
• Active BLS certification
• EMR Proficient
• Excellent communication and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Fluency in Spanish
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience – outpatient setting - primary care, FQHC, managed care
• Working knowledge of risk adjustment, quality metrics 

The salary range for this role is $ $120,000 to $ $170,000 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.

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.