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UCare is growing in size, membership, products, geographic coverage, and employees. We're an organization that's going places. Be part of a team that cares about you, be part of UCare.

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At UCare, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of UCare, our members, and the communities we serve.

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ABOUT UCARE

UCare offers Medicare, Medicaid, Individual and Family health plans - powered by the hardest working people in the industry. Our people powered teams de-complicate, advocate and always go the extra mile to help our members. We serve with integrity, compassion and commitment to do right by members, providers and government partners. Above all, we come to work excited to provide members a path for the best health of their lives.

WORKING AT UCARE

Working at UCare is more than a career; it's a mission. A mission that defines us as professionals, unites us as an organization and shapes how we interact with our members and each other. Employees join UCare and stay because of the opportunity to have a purpose-driven job.

Our strong culture has established UCare as a Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace for 14 consecutive years since the awards program began. It's a culture that embraces innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and exemplary customer and provider experiences. Working at UCare is being a part of a people powered team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our members and communities.

QUALITY REVIEW SPECIALIST - HEDIS (TEMPORARY - JANUARY 8, 2024 - JUNE 28, 2024)

Work Location: Work from Home or Office for your Day

Position Description

As a Quality Review Specialist - HEDIS, you will be responsible to perform medical record abstraction and the retrieval of clinical medical records to support the annual Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) process. You will build relationships with our clinical provider community to assist with quality improvement initiatives and to build organization knowledge and awareness of best practices that may impact HEDIS data collection.

• Schedule and perform medical record reviews both on-site at physician offices and virtually.

• Prepare and record chart abstractions into UCare's HEDIS data software tool.

• Assist HEDIS leadership with documents needed for annual HEDIS audit process.

• Act as a liaison between UCare Quality Management Department and Clinical Provider Network to help advance and operationalize quality improvement initiatives.

• Provide clinical and health systems knowledge and expertise to UCare staff and leadership to help ensure quality improvement efforts are both impactful to the health plan's HEDIS rates, but also meaningful to the clinical provider community.

• Collaborate with the HEDIS Supervisor to recommend ongoing development and improvements to the HEDIS process and data collection methodologies.

• Conduct and analyze axillary medical record audits on advanced directives and medical record standards.

• Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout designated Minnesota counties.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing or other health related degree; demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Experience

Three years of clinical experience or two years of Health Information Systems or Electronic Medical Record experience. Experience with medical record auditing, ability to read and interpret medical records and complete accurate data entry. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to problem solve and communicate with various levels of the HEDIS team and provide network.

Preferred Experience

Familiarity or experience with HEDIS measurement specifications and claims data. Candidates should be comfortable with reading and interpreting both electronic and handwritten medical records.

THE UCARE DIFFERENCE

The UCare difference is our people power - employees actively working on the behalf of our members to get them access to the health care they need. We value and respect each individual's ideas and contributions, and provide the freedom to grow both personally and professionally. We are centrally located, and offer onsite education, equipment and wellness resources, and a myriad of volunteer activities. If you're looking for an inclusive environment that celebrates your people power, helps you build on your strengths and gives you the opportunity to truly make a difference, we invite you to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we welcome and employ a diverse employee group committed to meeting the needs of UCare, our members, and the communities we serve.

JOB POST DATE: 10/09/2023