Clinical Content Developer - Adult Inpatient Care

Optum is a global organization committed to helping millions of people live healthier lives through innovative care and technology. Join our dedicated team and make a significant impact on health outcomes by connecting patients with essential care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources. Here, you'll find a culture that embraces inclusion, talented colleagues, comprehensive benefits, and numerous career development opportunities. Become part of a team that's Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Clinical Content Developer plays a crucial role in developing and updating clinical content for Optum Clinical Products. This position leverages critical appraisal, medical literature review, and data analysis, in collaboration with external peer reviewers, to ensure that clinical content adheres to the highest standards of evidence-based practice. Additionally, the Clinical Content Developer is responsible for quality assurance and addressing inquiries from both internal and external clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) to design, develop, and refresh clinical content for the InterQual Level of Care product line. Gather and integrate feedback from external peer reviewers and clients to ensure real-world clinical accuracy and usability.
• Perform quality assurance on clinical content and create and maintain the necessary clinical documentation.
• Act as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Product Management, Product Owner, and Business Systems Analyst as necessary.
• Engage in developing project plans, monitor tasks, and ensure timely delivery of clinical development projects.
• Participate in field research aimed at advancing product relevance as needed.

With us, you'll be recognized and rewarded for your performance within an environment that challenges you and helps outline a clear path for success in your role, as well as opportunities for personal development in other areas of interest.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed healthcare professional (e.g., Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant) with a valid license in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience in a clinical setting or case management role.
• 5+ years of experience in Adult Inpatient Care.
• 1+ years of experience in writing and summarizing clinical research studies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g., NP or PA).
• 3+ years of experience in Adult Emergency Department, Observation Unit, or Intensive Care Unit.
• Experience with utilization management (UM), case management, or applying evidence-based guidelines such as InterQual/Clinical Decision Support applications.
• Willingness to learn and explore new technologies related to Research and Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM).
• Familiarity with medical coding schemes.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt technology with proficiency in software applications, including MS Office, Teams, and proprietary software.
• Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to follow logical pathways to reach conclusions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A results-oriented approach, thriving both as a team player and an independent worker, with excellent attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Our remote employees are required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

The compensation for this role ranges from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. Several factors influence this pay, including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Alongside your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase options, and 401k contributions, subject to eligibility requirements. No matter when or where your career with us begins, you will find an expansive choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This position will be posted for at least 2 business days or until we receive a sufficient pool of candidates. Please note that the job posting may close earlier depending on applicant volume.

At UnitedHealth Group, we aim to help individuals enjoy healthier lives and enhance the health system for everyone. We believe everyone—regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, or income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Despite progress, significant barriers to good health persist, especially for people of color and historically marginalized groups. We are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and providing equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves outcomes—an essential aspect of our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates must pass a drug test before commencing employment.