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.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Recruit practitioners utilizing subcontracted provider agencies in order to identify candidates

• Assist with all steps of the required onboarding process for each initiative as well as maintenance of the Practitioner Network to include inactivating and temporarily inactivating practitioners based on business need

• Maintain records including pertinent communication and documentation in MedNet

• Screen potential candidates for necessary qualifications and determine if candidates skill set meets Optum Serve’ business needs

• Educate candidates on role requirements to ensure collaborative agreement and understanding of services

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:

• 2+ years of recruiting experience and/or applicable military experience

• 1+ years of related experience (provider relations, network management, customer service or negotiations)

• 1+ years providing customer service

• Knowledge of support procedures in a business environment, such as word processing, managing files and record keeping, other office procedures and terminologies

• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Career Readiness Certificate

• 2+ years subcontracting experience

• 2+ years healthcare Practitioner recruiting experience

• 2+ years database experience/education

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and communicate through use of interpersonal means with a diverse group of people/disciplines

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment, flexible and adaptable to changing situations and demonstrate an appropriate level of assertiveness in performing work responsibilities and in making work related decisions

• Ability to prioritize tasks with minimal direction and work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy; solid analytical thinking; multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills

*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, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $23.22 to $45.43 per hour. 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 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.

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