Manager of Utilization Management - Washington D.C. - Optum

UnitedHealth Group; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an experienced RN Utilization Manager to lead HCBS review operations for the Optum at Home DSNP program. The role focuses on clinical oversight, performance metrics, and staff development to ensure high-quality home-based care coordination.

The position requires an unrestricted RN license in DC, strong utilization management background, and ability to travel within the DC area. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license required.
• Minimum 3+ years in Utilization Management with focus on medical necessity reviews, compliance, data analysis, and team development.
• Proven ability to build and sustain internal and external client relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Proficient in documenting medical information in written and electronic medical records.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation for travel to client/patient sites.
• Willingness or ability to travel 25–50% within the Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities

• Set team direction and provide guidance to team members.
• Lead and develop the DSNP clinical team and conduct weekly training sessions.
• Oversee supervisors and staff with monthly HCBS Review manager meetings and training sessions.
• Adapt plans to address business and operational challenges.
• Develop policies and procedures for authorization, oversight and monitoring of long-term services.
• Forecasting and planning contributions to reflect market needs.
• Ensure performance metrics and care planning align with member needs.
• Provide orientation and development for clinical staff in HCBS review.
• Promote use of HCBS review tools and Pathway application modules.
• Foster staff growth and collaboration with health plans and providers.
• Drive clinical operations across the care continuum.

Skills

RN license

Team development

Client relationships

EMR documentation

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

BSN

Interqual/MCG certification

CCM certification

Job description

Requisition number: 2382288

Job category: Nursing

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum Care at Home team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP) Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines Optum trained clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, which includes the Optum clinician, the member's Primary Care Provider and other providers, and other professionals. Optum providers serve people in their own homes through annual evaluations, ongoing visits for higher risk members, care coordination during transitions from the hospital or nursing home and ongoing care management.

The RN Utilization Manager is accountable for HCBS Review Case Managers who perform evaluation of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) of members in the Optum at Home Long Term Services and Support program. In collaboration with Optum Medical Director, this position is responsible for HCBS Review outcomes, business operation targets and overseeing the work activities of HCBS Review team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set team direction, resolve problems, and provide guidance to members of own team

• Lead, supervise, and develop members of the DSNP clinical team utilizing the weekly Grand Rounds for teaching and training activities related to HCBS review and care planning for members

• Oversee work activities of other supervisors and staff with formal monthly HCBS Review manager meetings and participation in All Staff Training Sessions regarding HCBS review topics

• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges

• Responsible for policies and procedures for the authorization, oversight and monitoring of member's long-term services and support

• Influence and/or provide input to forecasting and planning activities

• Ensures the team meets established performance metrics and performance guarantees through Clinical Utilization Excellence rounds with case presentation to identify services and resources that align with members' care needs and development of care plan and assist with Transition of Care discussions

• Ensure effective orientation and development for Clinical Staff in collaboration with New Hire Orientation Training team covering HCBS review work

• Utilize Complex Population Management performance tools that hold the clinical team accountable for market metrics and performance standards including use of HCBS review form and Time to Task Tool within Pathway application

• Promote individual development by providing learning and growth opportunities to clinical staff

• Communicate needs and issues addressed by clinical staff to local market and corporate leadership as appropriate

• Participate in site specific strategic planning activities

• Develop solutions to problems or barriers by partnering with key stakeholders including serving as liaison with Health Plan and DC Providers with Home & Community Based Services regarding utilization of long-term support and services resources

• Provide clinical operations across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating)

• Serve as a role model to internal and external partners

• Oversee implementation and adoption of clinical and quality initiatives

• Use knowledge of the business and financial goals to determine and communicate clinical priorities

• Partner with staff to achieve business goals

• Monitor and hold clinical team accountable for Model of Care documentation

• Actively engage, coach and drive clinical staff in implementing activities to grow new membership

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:

• Current unrestricted RN license in Washington DC

• 3+ years of related Utilization Management experience with focus on medical necessity reviews, compliance adherence, data analysis and managing and developing a team, preferably with specific Medicaid experience

• Proven experience in developing and sustaining internal and external client relationships with healthcare professionals

• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records

• Valid Driver's License and Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area

• Willing or ability to up to 25-50% travel within Washington DC

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN

• Interqual or MCG certification or experience

• Certified Case Manager Certification (CCM)

• Knowledge of Medicare Dual (DSNP) and Medicaid environment

• Knowledge of Long-Term Services and Support (LTSS) and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

• Knowledge of managing complex medical conditions

• Proven solid business acumen including analysis and business planning experience

• Proven solid organizational skills and multitasking abilities will be keys to success

• Proven solid clinical critical thinking skills

• Proven excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to foster a culture of clinical excellence and build collaborative relationships

• Must live within 50 miles for Washington DC

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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