Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) Educator - Optum New Mexico

Optum NM is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) Educator to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. 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.

The APC Educator will lead efforts to enhance employed clinician understanding of and engagement in value-based care and population health initiatives such as quality of care metrics, clinical documentation, and clinical affordability. This role is pivotal in fostering positive relationships with clinician peers, improving collaboration, and creating better healthcare outcomes for patients. The APC Educator will coach and work directly with clinicians within the employed space, focusing on planning, implementing, and monitoring process improvements around the quality progress of the patient population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general clinician education in Value-Based Care (VBC)
• Deliver general and targeted clinician education in Quality, Risk Adjustment, and Affordability (QRAA)
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding of new clinicians
• Analyze reports and dashboards to develop and implement QRAA projects in collaboration with the Operations and Clinical leadership team

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:

• Board Certified Advanced Practice Clinician
• Medical Licensure in the State of New Mexico or ability to obtain prior to employment
• DEA license or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with clinician peers
• Experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring healthcare quality improvement processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of employment in a value-based clinical setting
• 1-3 years of leadership experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities
• Analytical skills to interpret data and drive quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

About Albuquerque:

• 300 days a year of sun-drenched and picturesque mountain views
• Enjoy all seasons with mild winters
• A Top City with the Cleanest Air in America, Thrillist
• Top destination for hiking, biking, skiing and running
• Top 10 ranking for America's Best Cities for Foodies, Travel + Leisure
• Diverse Culture - Art galleries, theater, concerts, shopping, music venues
• A Top Big Best Cities for Active Families, Outdoor Magazine
• Top 5 ranking for "Secretly Cool Cities", Huffington Post

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options
• Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off
• Robust Relocation program
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Excellent PTO package
• Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. 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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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