The more you do, the more you learn. And as you learn you find new doors opening that challenge you to bring your best. This role with Optum will call on your knowledge, your energy, and your commitment to making health care work more effectively for more people. Youll guide the development and support of Provider Networks as well as unit cost management activities through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting. As you do, youll discover the impact you want and the resources, backing and opportunities that youd expect from a Fortune 5 leader.
Youll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:- Evaluate and negotiate provider contracts in compliance with company templates, reimbursement methodologies, and established process controls
- Draft, execute, and manage Single Case Agreements, coordinating closely with clinical teams and provider partners
- Manage unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting, and associated financial models
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute, implement, and maintain provider contracts
- Partner with configuration and claims teams to ensure accurate contract setup and correct claims payment
- Support the development of geographically competitive, broad-access provider networks that meet unit cost, trend management, and specialty distribution objectives
- Review work performed by others and provide recommendations for improvement
- Forecast and plan resource requirements
- Authorize deviations from standards
In this role, you will need to be able to thrive in a demanding, intense, fast-paced environment. In addition, youll be driving some complex negotiations while striving to ensure accuracy.
Develops the provider network (physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, ancillary groups & facilities, etc.) yielding a geographically competitive, broad access, stable network that achieves objectives for unit cost performance and trend management and produces an affordable and predictable product for customers and business partners. Evaluates and negotiates contracts in compliance with company contract templates, reimbursement structure standards, and other key process controls. Establishes and maintains strong business relationships with Hospital, Physician, Pharmacy, or Ancillary providers, and ensures the network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties. *Employees in jobs labeled with SCA must support a government Service Contract Act (SCA) agreement.
- Reviews the work of others.
- Develops innovative approaches.
- Sought out as expert.
- Serves as a leader/ mentor.
Youll 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:- 5+ years of experience in a network management-related role handling complex network providers with accountability for business results
- 5+ years of experience in the health care industry
- 2+ years of experience with provider contracting including development of product pricing and utilizing financial modeling in making rate decisions
- In-depth knowledge of Medicare Resource Based Relative Value System (RBRVS), DRGs, Ambulatory Surgery Center Groupers, etc.
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
