Associate Director Network Lease - Telecommute

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Here's a way to leverage all of what makes you a leader. Your experience. Your knowledge. And your approach to life. It's also an opportunity to build what's ahead. Take on this managerial role with UnitedHealth Group and you'll be part of a team that's reshaping how provider networks are formed and operate. The goal is to improve quality of service while exploring new ways to manage costs.

The Network Lease Associate Director supports operation requirements and works to develop and enhance processes to create more efficient approaches towards compliance and client commitments in product offerings. Responsibilities also include managing maintenance on achieved solutions and operational performance metrics/reporting.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategizes and oversees all aspects of the design, implementation and maintenance of our network lease program and policies
• Develop major goals and leads initiatives to support broad functional objectives and works cross-functionally with other teams to achieve them
• Influences and support cross-functional partners and key stakeholders to continuously improve the workplace environment, enhance engagement, and promote inclusion
• Provide business rules and requirements for IT development of system tools to support new processes and/or enhancements
• Collaborate with others to develop policies and procedures and implement solutions that ensure adherence to program
• Maintain proper documentation of policies and procedures, process flows, SOP’s, Job Aides, etc.
• Motivate and inspire other team members

Required Competencies: 

• Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making ability and the ability to exercise good judgement and discretion in the performance of all assigned duties
• Plans, Aligns, and Prioritizes

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of combined business operations, program management, and consulting experience
• Leadership experience with responsibility for business results in a fast-paced, multi-function environment
• PBM Experience 
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid regulations
• Experience working with RxClaim/Claim Processing
• Knowledge of pharmacy pricing aspects
• Knowledge of Provider networks and/or affiliations

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with OptumRx. We're one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you’ll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you’re empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You'll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There's no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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.