Healthcare Solutions Program Manager - Remote

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Reports to UMR Director of Network Analysis and Contract Administration - a UMR Product and Services business unit.

Responsible for successful program design, compliance with network requirements, network assessment and selection, and program/product implementation of UMR’s network strategy.    Position champions UMR’s network offerings internally and with customers by leveraging knowledge of the market and UMR’s capabilities.  Network Program Managers may perform network analysis and strategy development, obtain data, verify validity of data and analyze data as required.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understands and provides direction and training on UMR’s network solutions, requirements, and strategy including coordinating on RFP responses
• Participates in the development of UMR’s network strategy and capital prioritization
• Develops and manages the UMR’s network product to achieve objectives
• Coordinates activities with all parts of the organization to effectively implement new network strategies/solutions
• Assess, plan, implement and provide oversight/management for ongoing operational program support
• Manages UMR’s relationship with UnitedHealthcare Networks (UHN)
• Serves as key resource on complex and critical network issues
• Maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key customers

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 experience with network data management in a managed care environment
• 2 years of experience in provider data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex information to others and make it more easily understood
• Proven excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with various levels of leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree
• Project management experience

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed, works with minimal guidance, and recognizes when guidance is needed
• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment with multiple projects and target dates, maintaining high quality and quantity standards
• Demonstrates highest level of business and professional ethics

Job Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Locations include Wausau, WI; or telecommuter
• Working in a normal office environment
• Limited travel may be required

Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.(sm)

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $22.45 to $43.89. 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 employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

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.

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