Manager, Network Advancement - Telecommute - PST

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Develops the provider network (dental) yielding a geographically competitive, broad access, stable network that achieves objectives for unit cost performance and trend management and produces an affordable and predictable product for customers and business partners. Evaluates and negotiates contracts in compliance with company contract templates, reimbursement structure standards, and other key process controls. Establishes and maintains strong business relationships with providers and ensures the network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties across all lines of business (Commercial, Medicare and Medicaid). Blue Chips encompass Network growth, retention, affordability, and provider NPS.

If you are located in Pacific time zone, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages professional employees, resolves problems, and provides guidance to direct team members
• Assists with training and as well as coaching of direct reports
• Full range of recruiting, provider relations and service interactions within UHG
• Implements programs to build and nurture positive relationships between health plans, providers, and practice managers
• Directs and implements strategies relating to the development and management of a provider network
• Assists in identifying gaps in network composition and services, guides the network contracting and development staff in prioritizing contracting and access needs
• Assists with identifying and remediating operational short-falls and researching and remediating claims
• Uses pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems within area of expertise
• Investigates non-standard requests and problems, with some assistance from others
• Drives team’s productivity to meet business needs, and deliverables timeline

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 or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of health care/managed care experience
• 3+ years of provider relations and/or provider network experience
• 2+ years of experience with Medicaid/Medicare business
• Intermediate level of proficiency research and resolution of provider issues
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Preferred Qualifcations:

• Undergraduate degree
• Dental Industry knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent soft skills
• 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

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

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Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. 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.

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