Pharmacy Program Coordinator Houston

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Austin
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life's best work.(sm)This position is responsible for the coordination of HEDIS and STARs data gathering process. -This evaluates the quality and completeness of clinical documentation processes by performing quality medical record reviews, assisting in the improvement of the clinical documentation process, identifying trends, maintaining accurate records of review activities, ensures all data submitted to the health plan meets the HEDIS/Star technical specifications for medical records.Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the review of medical records to highlight Star/HEDIS opportunities for the medical staff
• Review medical records for data collection, data entry, and quality monitoring including health plan/WellMed form submission and chart collection activities that close gaps in care
• Partner with the leadership team, the practice administrative or clinical staff to identify trends observed and potential strategies to support the practice
• Communicate scheduling challenges or trends that may negatively impact quality outcomes
• Track and trend barriers/challenges that exist at their assigned groups so that better outcomes can be achieved including access to appointments, lack of follow up on referrals, or inconsistent billing practices
• Activities may include data collection, data entry, quality monitoring, health plan/WellMed form submission and chart collection activities
• Assists with local IRR audits
• Navigate multiple documentation systems and obtain medical record sections supportive of HEDIS/Star measures
• Support chart chase process by requesting records from provider's offices as needed
• Maintains education/knowledge base of HEDIS/STARs
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
• 90% local travel required -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 diploma or GED
  • 3+ years of healthcare experience to include experience in a managed care setting
  • 3+ years of experience with data analysis/quality chart reviews. Must be able to review data and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Experienced using Microsoft office applications, including databases, word-processing, and excel spreadsheets
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance
  • 90% local travel requiredPreferred Qualifications:
    • Licensed Vocational/Registered Nurse, or Certified Professional Coder -
    • One or more years of HEDIS/STAR experience or participation with similar regulatory reporting
    • 2+ years of college, in pursuance of a Bachelor's or Associate's degree
    • 2+ years of experience working with HEDIS/STAR measures
    • ICD 9/10 and CPT coding experience -
    • Experience working in a physician, provider, and/or medical office
    • EMR and HEDIS knowledge and experiencePhysical & Mental Requirements:
      • Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
      • Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 50 pounds of force
      • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
      • Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
      • Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
      • Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solvingTo protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidat es prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)WellMed was founded in 1990 with a vision of being a physician-led company that could change the face of healthcare delivery for seniors. Through the WellMed Care Model, we specialize in helping our patients stay healthy by providing the care they need from doctors who care about them. We partner with multiple Medicare Advantage health plans in Texas and Florida and look forward to continuing growth. -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.Job Keywords: Clinical Practice Performance Coordinator, Performance Coordinator, Quality Coordinator, Healthcare, Houston, TX, Texas

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