Job Description
Work remote and travel 75% Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. For the role, there will be no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call work. We serve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in partnering with onsite audits and projects. We have collaborative team scheduling and there is an occasional opportunity for remote work based on business needs. If you are located in the state of Massachusetts, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges Primary Responsibilities: Audit entire medical record for accuracy of the coding on the MDS/ MMQ to support payment to the nursing facility Discuss Patient Care specifics with peers or providers in overall patient care and benefits Communicate clinical findings and present rationale for decisions to medical professionals and members at the appropriate level for understanding Review the entire medical record for accuracy, and appropriate clinical treatment Communicate findings of audits to client, and community as needed Education of findings with community, identifying plans for correction Comply with HIPAA guidelines related to Personal Health Information (PHI) when communicating with others Leverage experience and understanding of disease pathology to review chart/clinical information, ask appropriate