Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse you will be ensuring the well-being of patients while working in conjunction with physicians, advanced practice clinicians, front office and clinical staff. This role is based in one of our location practices.

Our teams utilize a collaborative working model to build connections across our centers and communities. The primary center for this position is Stow, OH, though you may also operate in other local work sites on an as needed basis.

Location: 4275 Steels Pointe Rd, Stow, OH 44224

Status: Full-Time

Specialty: ENT

Primary Responsibilities:

• Schedule appointments, complete prior authorizations, process medication refills, handle referrals and answer patient calls as needed

• Perform Clinical Intake with patients to include taking and recording vital signs and patient history

• Assist patients as needed with walking, transfer, specimen collection, exam preparation, etc.

• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment and ensure proper storage of biohazards

• Clean exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control

• Assist providers with minor, in-office procedures and perform point-of-care testing

• Assist with allergy injections, mixing of allergy vials and allergy testing

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 for Licensed Practical

• Current state LPN licensure

• CPR and/or BLS certification or ability to obtain prior to employment

Preferred Qualifications :

• 1+ years of Licensed Practical Nurse experience with electronic medical records software

• Experience performing medical back office tasks including obtaining vital signs, injections/immunizations, phlebotomy, urinalysis and administering medications

• Experience performing medical front office tasks including scheduling appointments, prior authorizations, medication refills and referrals

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.