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.
Optum has a strategic 10-year partnership with Northern Light Health, a 10-hospital health system based in eastern Maine. Optum's Clinical Informatics team is critical to support Northern Light Health's strategic objectives, and the Inpatient Medical Informatics Officer (MIO) provides clinical leadership within the inpatient domain of care delivery to advance utilization of clinical information systems within Northern Light Hospitals. The role supports the stated goals and objectives of the local and system strategic initiatives.
*This can be a 30-40 hour a week role to allow for continued clinical practice. *
The inpatient MIO will work collaboratively with NLH/Optum Informatics Governance as well as local and system resources to direct the development, deployment, re-engineering, optimization, and integration of clinical information systems supporting inpatient clinicians and patient care. The inpatient MIO will work closely with the Informatics leadership group to align strategic vision and priorities for enterprise-wide informatics as it pertains to inpatient care delivery. S/he provides leadership, consultation, and coordination for the transitions of care processes and outcomes in coordination with the regional triads (MIO, VP of IS and NIO) across the areas of specialty.
With direction and oversight from local and system, and informatics leadership, s/he will represent provider priorities on organizational councils and/or teams at both a local and system wide level, focused on inpatient patient care and local/system inpatient operations . S/He will be a liaison between inpatient providers and information systems leadership and will work in close partnership across the Northern Light Health to ensure clinical multidisciplinary leadership of pertinent clinical IT projects and systems. The Inpatient MIO leads clinicians in the design and execution of technology-enabled changes optimize inpatient patient outcomes, safety, quality of care and operational efficiency. This individual assists with the identification, evaluation, and assessment of new care delivery technology, developing recommendations on the impact of integration with existing inpatient workflows and systems.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
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.
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*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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 employers 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.