Healthcare Clinic Coordinator, LVN WellMed at Live Oak, Dallas, TX
Optum
Dallas, TX
3 days ago
$19.86 - $38.85
Job Description
Join Optum as a Healthcare Clinic Coordinator, LVN, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care through effective health coaching and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers a supportive environment with resources aimed at helping patients achieve better health outcomes while advancing your career in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
Identify patients with high risk diagnoses and ensure clinical guidelines are followed
Conduct initial interviews with patients needing health coaching
Review patients' support systems and educate them about their chronic disease
Provide coaching to reduce high-risk behaviors
Identify patient goals and advise on achieving them
Raise awareness about healthy lifestyle options
Utilize motivational interviewing techniques for self-management
Document patient interactions and track outcomes in electronic medical records
Assist with referrals and care transitions
Maintain knowledge of chronic diseases and related treatments
Conduct clinic visits and communicate patient needs to the team
Collaborate with the nurse manager on patient care policies
Perform related clinical duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Licensed Vocational Nurse with a current license to practice in the state of employment
2+ years experience in a physician’s office, clinical or hospital setting
Cardiac, medical-surgical and/or critical care experience
Experience related to patient education and/or motivational interviewing skills and self-management goal setting
Proficient knowledge of chronic diseases, especially COPD/asthma, diabetes, CHF and IHD
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation
Tuberculosis screening and proof of immunity to various diseases
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a physician’s office, clinical or hospital setting
Bilingual Spanish skillset
Knowledge of managed care, referral processes, claims and ICD-9 and CPT coding
Proven excellent verbal and written skills
Proven ability to interact productively with individuals and with multidisciplinary teams
Proven excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution