Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians , part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

　　Position Details:

　　Location : Marlborough, CT

　　Department : Family Medicine

　　Schedule : Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday through Friday 8am-6pm

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Oversight of the medical teams CLIA competences

　　Provide performance oversight of the medical team

　　Participate in monthly team meetings to provide clinical operations oversight

　　Coordinates all clinical staffing on a monthly/yearly basis

　　Order supplies and vaccines and maintain appropriate records. Prepare and maintain equipment including sterilization

　　Serve as liaison between patients, staff and providers

　　Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices

　　Provide patient care and education and assist in locating and coordinating services from other providers and resources

　　Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR)

　　Demonstrate respect for patients and ProHealth staff by presenting a friendly, courteous manner at all times and maintaining patient confidentiality

　　Provide attention to patients in a manner that builds confidence, trust and loyalty

　　Act as a member of the care team, including preparing patients to be seen by collecting and recording (as applicable): Height and weight, Temperature, Blood pressure, Head circumference, Current medications and Chief complaint and history

　　Triage patients according to approved protocols and consistent with ProHealth’s Appointment and Scheduling Guidelines. Answer and document patient phone calls; take complete messages and route to providers as needed using the EHR

　　Provide and document patient care such as giving injections and performing preventive screenings

　　Educate patients regarding their illness or injury and provide instruction regarding self-management of their condition

　　Carry out standing orders (i.e., authorizing prescription refills and ordering tests) consistent with ProHealth’s policies and procedures

　　Schedule tests, treatments and follow up visits on behalf of patients. Assist patients with identifying suitable outside resources for disease management and other services; refer patients when appropriate

　　Monitor task list in order to respond to tasks in a timely manner, follow up on overdue orders and monitor status of critical referrals

　　Maintain knowledge of current coding, OSHA and CLIA regulations and ProHealth policies

　　Assist care team to assure smooth office operation and delivery of excellent service through teamwork

　　As appropriate, conduct outreach to patients in need of appointments or other services, to communicate test results and other information, and to follow up after appointments to be sure patients are following their plan of care

　　Perform other duties as assigned

　　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:

　　Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

　　Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Connecticut

　　2+ years of experience in acute or primary care setting

　　Proficient computer knowledge and aptitude

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　BSN

　　Experience with various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.

　　Experience with EMR systems (EPIC)

　　Phone triage experience

　　The organization reserves the right to modify position responsibilities at any time, due to business necessity.

　　Connecticut Residents Only: The salary range for Connecticut residents is $58,300 to $114,300 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

　　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.

　　Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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