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nJob category: Healthcare Delivery, Advanced Practice Clinicians
nAtrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking an Adult Tele-Health Advanced Practice Clinician (NP or PA) to join our team in Boston, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
nAs a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
nAt 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. 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.
nPosition Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:
nnnClinical Care
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nnEvaluate and manage patient concerns through telephone and virtual encounters.
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nnAssess symptoms, determine acuity, and provide clinical recommendations using evidence-based guidelines.
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nnFacilitate appropriate disposition, including home care, urgent care evaluation, emergency department referral, or provider follow-up.
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nnManage urgent, high-priority, and routine patient calls in accordance with department policies.
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nnReview and address abnormal laboratory and diagnostic results when assigned.
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nnProvide medication management, prescription renewals, and treatment recommendations within scope of practice and organizational protocols.
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nnDocument all patient interactions accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.
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nnOperational Responsibilities
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nnParticipate in evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday coverage schedules.
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nnMaintain awareness of call volume and support workflow management during periods of high demand.
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nnUtilize Epic, secure chat, telephony systems, and other technology platforms required for patient care delivery.
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nnCommunicate effectively with PSRs, RNs, charge clinicians, and operational leadership to support departmental workflow.
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nnAssist with management of clinical queues, message pools, and patient follow-up needs.
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nnAdapt to changing patient volumes and operational demands while maintaining quality and service standards.
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nnTeam Collaboration
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nnServe as a clinical resource for support staff and colleagues when appropriate.
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nnParticipate in onboarding, mentoring, and support of new clinicians.
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nnEscalate patient safety concerns, workflow barriers, or operational issues through established channels.
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nnFoster a collaborative, respectful, and patient-focused team environment.
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nnSupport departmental initiatives aimed at improving patient access, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
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nnCharge Responsibilities (When Assigned)
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nnMonitor call volume, message pools, and overall workflow.
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nnAssist with distribution of urgent and emergent patient calls.
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nnProvide real-time support and guidance to clinical and support staff.
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nnCoordinate staffing adjustments, break assignments, and operational communication during assigned shifts.
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nnEscalate significant operational concerns to leadership when indicated.
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n nWhat makes an Optum organization different?
nnnAs the largest employer of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we have a best-in-class employee experience and enable you to practice at the top of your license
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nnWe believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients
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nnWe are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations
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nnWe grow talent from within. No matter where you want to go- geographically or professionally- you can do it here
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n nAtrius Health is a physician-led healthcare leader. We are nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations, quality improvement and a commitment to value-based care. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care at practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where primary & specialty care providers collaborate with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities - all working together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone.
nYou'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.
nRequired Qualifications:
nnnCurrent Massachusetts licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
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nnCurrent DEA registration and controlled substance prescribing privileges, as applicable.
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nnBLS certification.
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nnMinimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, internal medicine, family medicine, or a related field.
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nnDemonstrated ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
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nnStrong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills.
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n nPreferred Qualifications:
nnnPrior telehealth, triage, urgent care, or after-hours clinical experience.
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nnExperience utilizing Epic or a comparable electronic medical record system.
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nnExperience working in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment.
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n nCompensation for this specialty generally ranges from $107,723.20 - $193,315.20. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
nOptumCare 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.
nOptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
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