Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN/LPN PSU Clinic Healthcare San Antonio Texas
Company: Optum
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 12, 2025
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Job Description:
WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a
Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN/LPN to join our team in San Antonio,
TX. 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 main office is located near HW10
Local and non-local travel is determined by the business
The LVN performs a variety of healthcare screening activities to
assist providers in conducting quality clinics, including
administering injections, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy, quality
surveys and various other procedures. Delivers exceptional customer
service and maintains established quality control standards. -This
position will work directly with our contracted providers to
improve their quality goals and to provide education and training
while onsite at the PCP clinic. The LVN offers guidance and support
to the PCP and staff to ensure they have the tools and resources to
meet their quality healthcare goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Performs all duties within the scope of a LVN (procedures,
injections, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy)
Coordinates healthcare screening results as directed by providers,
company standards, and policies
Broad knowledge of information required to complete health
screenings required
Travels with the mobile team to clinics and centralized locations
to conduct screening clinics to support contracted physician
network
Focus on medication adherence and work with office and patients to
ensure the patients are able to obtain medications and take the
medications according to the prescriber information
Record resolutions of med adherence and other quality indicators
that have an action plan and follow through with physician and/or
mobile team provider. -Adjust action plan as indicated to improve
compliance
Follows all physician office guidelines while conducting screening
clinics onsite at contracted physician clinics
Arrives to all clinics as least 15 minutes early to introduce the
team to the office staff and set up equipment in exam room
designated for clinic
Organizes onsite clinics to ensure all equipment and supplies are
on hand and set up in the exam rooms prior to receiving patients
for screening appointments
Performs and completes all quality program health screenings per
required metrics
Processes appropriate documents in an organized and accurate manner
and copy all physician on patient results and quality forms
submitted
Reviews all patient screening forms to ensure outstanding
healthcare screenings are performed. Reviews medical records to
data mine and collect referral information for colon screenings, DM
eye exams, mammograms and labs
Records patient care documentation in the medical records
accurately and according to company policy
Conducts post audits on all information submitted to quality
program to make sure information was complete and presented within
the guidelines. -Any items rejected due to noncompliance will be
researched and resubmitted according to guidelines
Reviews all medical information, test results and survey questions
prior to the patient leaving to ensure all information is captured
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Presents abnormal results to the provider promptly to ensure there
is not an emergent condition that needs immediate attention
Post clinic preparation of mobile team charts for faxing, filing
and forwarding to the PCP offices
Compiles results and enters information into utilization reports
for submission to management
Supports contracted physician group by providing training and
education to the office staff in ePRG, use of equipment, and
process to accurately complete quality forms sent by the PCP
Works collaboratively with mobile team staff, medical director,
PBMs, and provider offices to ensure completion of quality forms
and improve overall quality score
Floats to assigned positions/locations as needed to support and
assist with patient screening overflows, high volume clinics and
staff absences
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the
department as well as proper release of patient information at all
times
Maintains licensures/certifications (LVN and CPR) and quality
control standards
Participates in marketing events as determined by business need
Performs all other related duties as assigned
In 2011, WellMed partnered with Optum to provide care to patients
across Texas and Florida. WellMed is a network of doctors,
specialists and other medical professionals that specialize in
providing care for more than 1 million older adults with over
16,000 doctors' offices. At WellMed our focus is simple. We're
innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face
of health care for seniors. WellMed has more than 22,000+ primary
care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, and advanced practice
clinicians who excel in caring for 900,000+ older adults. Together,
we're making health care work better for everyone.
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:
High school graduate or GED equivalent
Current unrestricted Vocational Nurse License in applicable
state
Current CPR certification or the ability to attain the
certification within 30 days of employment hire date
1+ years of related LVN experience in a clinical setting
Basic computer literacy
Knowledge of medical terminology
ICD-9 and CPT coding knowledge
Ability to travel frequently within assigned market
Driver's license and access to reliable transportation for daily
travel to various locations/clinics as assigned
This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of
immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus,
Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity,
documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of
disease
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of LVN experience in a clinical setting
Successful demonstrated experience as a LVN in physician office
with -skills to teach, lead, and educate staff; understand the
compliance of all quality procedures and clinical guidelines of the
company clinic policies
HEDIS or Quality Audit experience
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Independent problem identification resolution and decision making
skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills -
Flexible and adaptable to change
The hourly range for this role is $19.86 to $38.85 per hour 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.
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.
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