Patient Care Specialist

3 days ago

Spokane, Washington, United States Optum Full time

Optum Home & Community Care

Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and making a meaningful difference in people's lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Patient Care Specialist

About the Role:

As a Patient Care Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth transition of patients from hospital to home. You will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare teams to provide comprehensive assessments, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate care services. Your expertise and compassion will make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their loved ones.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs
  • Develop and implement personalized care plans to meet patients' unique needs
  • Coordinate care services with healthcare teams, families, and community resources
  • Provide education and support to patients and families on self-care, disease management, and health promotion
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure seamless transitions of care
  • Document patient information accurately and efficiently

Requirements:

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) through a national board
  • Active and unrestricted license in the state of practice
  • Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
  • Access to reliable transportation for travel to client and/or patient sites
  • Ability to lift a 30-pound bag in and out of car and navigate stairs and various dwelling conditions
  • Availability to work 24 hours per month, with expectations of 16 hours/month during off-hours

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of hands-on post-grad experience in Long Term Care
  • Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
  • Understanding of Advanced Illness and end-of-life discussions
  • Proficient computer skills, including documentation of medical information with written and electronic medical records
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
  • Adaptability to change

About Optum:

Optum Home & Community Care is part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, creating something new in healthcare. We're uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that addresses an individual's physical, mental, and social needs. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.

Drug-Free Workplace:

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

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