Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Clinician Educator - Scottsdale, Arizona

Optum; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

CME allowance and CME time off

401(k) with company contributions

Employee stock purchase program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Clinician Educator to join our team in Scottsdale, AZ. The role focuses on developing and delivering training for employed clinicians to ensure high-quality care and ongoing professional development.

As part of the APC Educator team, you’ll lead sessions on value-based care, HEDIS measures, and HCC documentation, with 80% admin and 20% clinical work, supporting performance and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• National NP or PA certification with AZ license.
• Minimum 3 years in outpatient primary care.
• Experience with value-based care models.
• Current DEA and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert; train APC Quality Champions on HCC/HEDIS.
• Improve HCC coding accuracy through clinician education.
• Develop training on value-based care and HEDIS measures.
• Create and maintain educational materials for clinicians.
• Support monthly quality meetings with performance insights.

Skills

Value Based Care experience

HEDIS knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

NP/PA certification

Arizona NP/PA license

3+ years outpatient primary care

DEA registration

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Optum AZ is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Clinician Educator to join our team in Scottsdale, AZ. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

At 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.

The APC Clinician Educator is responsible for developing and implementing training programs for employed clinicians to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care to patients. This role involves conducting training sessions, workshops, and providing ongoing support and mentorship to employed clinicians. The APC Educator collaborates with other physician leaders and the Provider Education Subcommittee to create training materials and resources, evaluates the effectiveness of training programs, and stays updated on changes in value-based care.

This position is full-time (40 hours per week), consisting of 80% administrative time and 20% clinical primary care practice.

Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:

• Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a resource and resource for clinicians, providing guidance on complex coding and HEIDS measures. Train and support APC Quality Champions in their assigned projects assigned by the Value-Based Governance Committee.
• Improve HCC Coding Accuracy: Provide education and support to clinicians to achieve year-over-year improvement in the accuracy of Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding and documentation.
• Improve HEDIS performance: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new clinicians and current clinicians on value-based care, and HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures to drive year over year improvements.
• New Clinician Training: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new clinicians on value-based care, HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) measures, and HCC documentation.
• Ongoing Education: Conduct ongoing training sessions to keep all clinicians updated on best practices for HCC coding and value-based care. (Includes material presented on monthly clinician meeting).
• Resource Development: Create and maintain educational materials and resources to support clinicians in accurate HCC coding and documentation.
• Performance Support: Support divisional dyads on monthly quality meetings to share opportunities for improvements in HEDIS, HCC coding accuracy, and sharing best practices to support value-based care documentation in Epic. Maintain accurate records of training activities and evaluate the impact of training on clinician performance and patient outcomes
• Feedback and Support: Provide individualized feedback and support to clinicians to address specific challenges related to HEDIS measures and coding/documentation practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Value-Based Governance Committee and Provider Education Subcommittee to align on where targeted education is needed for clinicians related to HCC coding and documentation and HEDIS. Promote a culture of continuous learning and development among clinicians.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• Highly competitive compensation package with exceptional earning potential
• Starting bonus available for qualified candidates
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
• Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage, providing peace of mind throughout your career
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays to support work-life balance
• Dedicated Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance plus paid CME time off to support professional growth and development
• Robust retirement program, including employer-funded 401(k) contributions to help build long-term financial security
• Employee stock purchase and UnitedHealth Group stock discount opportunities
• Supportive, physician-led care environment focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development within a nationally recognized healthcare organization
• Relocation assistance available, including household goods transportation and personalized support to help make your move as smooth as possible

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:

• National Nurse Practitioner certification through AANC or AANP, or Physician Assistant national certification through NCCPA
• Unrestricted Arizona Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Minimum 3 years of post-training experience in outpatient primary care medicine
• Experience providing patient care under a Value Based Care Model
• Current DEA registration or ability to by start date
• Current BLS certification or ability to by start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of HEDIS measures, CAHPS, HOS, HCC Coding documentation
• Proficient in EMR systems & technology (EPIC Preferred)
• 1-3 years of leadership experience

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. 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.

OptumCare 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.

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