Optum
Patient Support Unit Physician Assistant - WellMed Medical Group
Lubbock, TX
A partner of the Optum Care network, WellMed Medical Group, is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to join our Patient Support Unit team in and around Lubbock, TX. At Optum, wearetransforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally. Work with the largest care delivery organization in the world and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)
Position Highlights:
- See patients in different clinics in the Lubbock and surrounding areas along with home, telemedicine, and mobile visits
- Practice in collaboration with our Contracted and Affiliated WellMed physicians, their advance practice clinicians, and their clinic staff
- Collaborate to provide a comprehensive, coordinated model of care to a mostly Medicare-aged population on a Medicare Advantage Plan
- Educate providers on proper coding, risk adjustment metrics, capturing documentation, and adhering to quality protocols
- Interview patients to ensure proper documentation and to ensure all preventative screenings have been complete
- Performance will be tracked and comparatively reported using metrics related to the strategic direction and operational needs of the organization
Required Qualifications:
- Certification through the American Academy of (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Licensed Physician Assistant by the Texas State Medical Board
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment
- 1+ year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
- Comfortable managing a primarily Medicare-aged patient population
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with primary care and chronic condition codes
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency
- A working understanding and support of a managed care environment
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Location Insights
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Access to Parks
A
Public Schools
A
Overall
A-
Commute
B+
Access to Restaurants
B+
Cost of Living
Total Population
253,851
Median Rent
$955
Median Home Value
$140,800
Median Income
$50,453
Posted May 2, 2024