Description

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all administrative activities within the identified region including the formulation and administration of policies and procedures, strategic planning and business development, operational business planning, development and monitoring of goals, budget development and management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistently exhibits behavior and communication skills that demonstrate Optum's commitment to superior customer service, including quality, care and concern with each and every internal and external customer
• Directs and coordinates all regional operations activities
• Ensures all operational services meet regulatory and quality standards and guidelines
• Completes annual budgets accurately including the development and implementation of plans to achieve budgetary goals
• Monitors resource utilization within the region and enacts plans to improve efficiencies and reduce expenses
• Monitors patient satisfaction and implements plans and programs to continually enhance services provided
• Works closely with the Regional Medical Director to enhance provider satisfaction, productivity and performance
• Evaluates opportunities and makes recommendations for business development and expansion within the region. Works collaboratively with other departments as needed
• Oversees the implementation of all expansion projects within the region
• Devises business plans for the region including all health centers. Implements and monitors progress toward goals and objectives
• Facilitates regional committee meetings and teams
• Develops, implements and measures adherence to policies and procedures
• Uses, protects, and discloses Optum's patients' protected health information (PHI) only in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

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:

• 10+ years of leadership experience
• 6+ years of management experience in a healthcare setting
• Medical group experience
• Experience leading teams to develop analytics and data analysis critical to the success of the organization
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and identifying optimum solutions
• Ability to effectively direct preparation of various financial analysis and data mining activities
• Intermediate level of experience with Microsoft Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• IPA operations management experience
• Managed care experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $156,400 to $268,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.