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UnitedHealth Group Associate Vice-President, Provider Network Contracting - Remote in CA in San Francisco, California
At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The time has come to raise your game and help us raise ours. You've learned to lead. You've built a deep expertise in health care network operations. You've set your sights on having more impact in more ways. Now it's time to join our leadership team and help UnitedHealth Group meet the challenge of shaping where health care will go. As an Associate Director within our network contracting team, you'll 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, you'll discover the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 7 leader.
If you reside in the state of California, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Guide development of geographically competitive, broad access, stable networks including medical groups/IPAs, hospitals and ancillary providers that achieve objectives for unit cost performance and trend management
Develop functional, market level and/or site strategy, plans, production and/or organizational priorities
Apply network configuration and incentive-based payment models as appropriate to improve quality and efficiency
Identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems
Direct work that impacts entire functions and/or customer accounts (internal or external)
Are you ready to put your skills to the test? In this high-impact role, you will need to be a strong leader and have the proven ability to establish trust and build relationships with leaders and experts across an organization
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:
5+ years of supervisory level experience in a network management-related role handling complex network providers with accountability for business results while demonstrating solid team leadership
5+ years of experience with provider contracting including assessing contract language changes and managing provider relationships
2+ years of experience analyzing and utilizing financial modeling in making rate and strategic decisions
2+ years of experience managing a medical cost and administrative budget
Expert level of knowledge of Hospital and Medical Group contracting including Capitated and fee-for-service Commercial and Medicare arrangements, Medicare Resource Based Relative Value System (RBRVS), DRGs, Ambulatory Surgery Center Groupers, etc.
Able to attend in-person meetings as needed
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
California 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.
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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