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Careers with medexpressAt medexpress, we believe in delivering quality, convenient, affordable health care and exceeding our patients’ expectationsOur neighborhood medical centers are open every day from 8-8 with a full medical team and no appointments necessary to help patients get in, get healthy, and get back to what’s really importantWe provide a broad scope of services including urgent care, basic wellness and prevention, and employer health servicesAs part of the optum and unitedhealth group family of businesses, we’re working together to help people live healthier lives and to help the health system work better for everyoneYou can become part of our elite team almost anywhere with 250 medexpress centers across the country and two administrative offices in morgantown, wv and pittsburgh, paJoin us and start doing your life’s best work.(sm)
The director, communications is accountable for communications strategy and execution for medexpress, overseeing all channels including patient and employee communicationsWith a sharp focus on promoting the company`s mission and values, she/he is also responsible for leading communications for special projects and company initiativesThe director of communications is instrumental in creating a holistic employee communications strategy and shared identity across medexpress and the optum center for digital health.
Primary responsibilities:
Develop communications strategies and content to support company goals and leadership endeavors and spearhead implementation across a wide variety of mediums
Maximize employee engagement to drive desired behavior through the implementation of thoughtful communication strategies and innovations
Partner with internal and external teams to develop a unified, compelling, and consistent conversation with all audiences and support and empower them in their own communications efforts
Collaborate with the external communications and public relations efforts for the company including media relations, issues management, and reputation management
Stay abreast of emerging issues and proactively develop communications strategies to address them
Develop and implement communications tools that increase understanding and facilitate continuous improvement across all communications channels
Develop and approve content for patient communication that is reflective of medexpress’ brand, with full understanding of legal limitations
Manage communications content using established standards, guidelines and processes
Own communications budgets and metrics, driving continuous improvement
Assist with partner relationships for external communications efforts
Manage crisis communications when deemed necessary
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:
Bachelor`s degree
10 + years of experience in communications, developing and executing strategic communications plans to tell a brand story in meaningful ways
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and multi-task, while flawlessly executing on projects in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in microsoft office suite and experience with other communication platforms
Experience managing multiple programs and projects simultaneously
Preferred qualifications:
Advanced degree in communications or public relations
Experience with salesforce
Impeccable written and verbal communications skills with the ability to translate complex information into easy-to-understand communication material
Excellent project management and people leadership skills
Unitedhealth group requires all new hires and employees to report their covid-19 vaccination status.
Careers with optum Here`s the ideaWe built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyoneSo when it comes to how we use the world`s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serveOptum, part of the unitedhealth group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potentialFor you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matterOptum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)
Colorado residents only: the salary range for colorado residents is $110,200 to $211,700Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etcIn 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: optum is an equal employment opportunity 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.
Optum and its affiliated medical practices is a drug-free workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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