Optum ยท 1 day ago
Area Administrator RN
Mayfield Heights, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $193K/yr
1+ years expOptum, part of LHC Group, is a leading post-acute care partner dedicated to helping people feel their best. The Home & Community Based Services Area Administrator oversees daily operations, coordinates projects, and ensures compliance with regulations while acting as a liaison with management and staff.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for eligibility and admission of the patient/client and supervision of care provided
Implementing and maintaining administrative practices, agency philosophy, goals, and policies which assure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and enhancing the profitability of the agency
Ensures that only qualified personnel are hired and that there are adequate staff to meet the patient needs
Providing motivation and retention of a qualified staff and assure the quality of services delivered
Operates each location within the company staffing model. Verifies licensure, certification, background checks and credentialing as required by law and policy prior to employment and annually thereafter
On an on-going basis, ensures all in-service and educational requirements are met annually and ensure maintenance of records to support competency of all personnel
Ensure the training and use of E.V.V. (Electronic Visit Verification) by the appropriate staff to achieve the compliance with state requirements and company goals
Ensures that all staff are oriented to all aspects of their position and monitors for compliance with performance expectations
Acts as a liaison between staff, patients, the medical community, referral sources and their direct supervisor and home office to ensure information is shared appropriately among the LHC Team
Performs staff conferences as needed and mandatory in-services including but not limited to monthly staff/safety meetings
Ensures that performance evaluations are completed timely and identifies and implements methods of professional development as needed
Ensures that patient and employee records are maintained in compliance with regulations and policy and ensures confidentiality and security of patient records
Documents all employee and patient related activities in a timely manner
Supervises daily office activities to ensure that effective and efficient operations are in place to provide quality service and assist as needed, including timely answering of phones, customer service and timely acceptance and admission of patients
Operates the agency so that it performs within budget and demonstrates week over week increase in billable hours
Reviews weekly operations reports, weekly metrics, productivity, and agency financial statements to ensure the organization is on target with budgeted goals. Follows up, addresses issues, and implements action plans as appropriate to meet goals
Ensures compliance with billing and payroll timelines
Ensures that all authorizations for services are obtained timely and entered into the billing system
Ensures that patients are scheduled for authorized hours and that all schedules are entered into the billing system on a timely basis
Responds to and effectively deals with patient and employee complaints and problems
Participates in the QAPI program. Ensures follow-up on any required action plans
Accessible and available during all hours in which services are being provided to patients
Qualification
Required
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
Must meet the professional licensure and state qualifications required for the specific provider locations assigned
Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified client's needs
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
Able to work independently
Good communication, writing, and organizational skills
Preferred
1+ years of Home and Community Based Services management experience
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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