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Job type full-time
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Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you getLeading edge technology in an industry that`s improving the lives of millionsHere, innovation isn`t about another gadget, it`s about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliablyThere`s no room for errorJoin us and start doing your life`s best work.(sm)
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the u.sAs you take on some tough challenges.
Primary responsibilities:
Establish and implement appropriate team structure to complete program implementation
Establish and maintain positive relationships with the client’s executive leadership
Establish and maintain positive relationships with various optum and unitedhealthcare delivery teams
Act as the key member sme integrating state provided member data with all downstream systems, including provider enrollment, claims, and portal ui
Establish and manage the requirements review session process (jad sessions), driving alignment on requirements and functionality
Gain agreement and establish client support for critical gap closures
Deliver results with efficiency, quality, and customer value; measure and report results to the client and to optum stakeholders
Engage client and optum stakeholders to manage risks and timely resolution of issues
Ensure in scope deployments are completed on time and per contract requirements
Ensure operational services are delivered with quality and within kpi and sla requirements
Prioritize multiple demands and ideas based on available resources and client commitments
Support decisions and act quickly and effectively to sustain progress
Navigate and influence multiple cross-functional teams (both client, optum and united healthcare) in a complex work environment
Foster and support business development opportunities while engaged with the client
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:
Undergraduate degree in applicable area of expertise or equivalent experience
Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related experience
4+ years of experience managing project controls including issues, risks, requirements, scope, schedules
4+ years demonstrated experience with medicaid member enrollment
Experience maintaining visibility on day-to-day activities with project teams and ensuring sufficient face-time with key executive state stakeholders
Demonstrated experience partnering with stakeholders (client and internal) to ensure the proper strategy, plan, alignment, integration and visibility
Understanding of federal/cms/state regulations, requirements, and processes
Experience engaging in government rfp responses and sow activities
Medicaid management information systems (mmis)
Willingness and ability to travel as required up to 50%
Preferred qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working within a state medicaid agency
Health and human services (hhs) experience in public and/or private sector (medicaid-focus)
Ability to balance strategic thinking with the urgency to drive work forward
Highly skilled in communications (both verbal and written), negotiation, and conflict management
Unitedhealth group requires all new hires and employees to report their covid-19 vaccination status.
Careers with optumHere`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)
*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.
Colorado residents only: the salary range for colorado residents is $94,500 to $171,700Pay 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
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 workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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