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For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:
Monitor and manage the VBA dedicated provider network in support of the VBA MDE contract
Assist in efforts to enhance ease of use of physician portal and future services enhancements
Contribute to design and implementation of programs that build/nurture positive relationships between the health plan, providers, and practice managers
Support development and management of provider networks
Help implement training and development of external providers through education programs
Identify gaps in network composition and services to assist network contracting and development teams
Looks for opportunities to collaborate
Prioritizes and aligns resources with tasks, benchmarks, timelines, and deliverables
Monitors and measures progress on getting to high quality results
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:
4+ years of health care/managed care/event coordination experience
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Ability to travel up to 25% of time when needed
Ability to support standard business hour in PST/MTN time zones
Preferred Qualifications:
Provider relations and/or provider network experience
Experience with Medicare and Medicaid regulations
Proven intermediate level of proficiency in claims processing and issue resolution
Proven ability to rebound quickly in reaction to adversity
Proven ability to build networks and relationships
Proven ability to organize by thinking through the best sequence of steps necessary to make the most efficient use of time and resources
Proven ability to actively align and confirm key tasks essential to deliver and surpass customer expectations
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter PolicyCalifornia, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 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: OptumCare 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.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
