Implementation Project Manager – National Remote

Careers with OptumRx. We’re one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you’ll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you’re empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You’ll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There’s no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life’s best work.(sm)  

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

·       Manage the entire client on – boarding project for implementation, main contact for the client

·       Conduct the client benefit discussions with all parties and ensure client sign – off for their benefit intent forms

·       Coordinate efforts with internal departments for the creation of formulary, specialty products and pharmacy networks

·       Report client status and issues at weekly leader meeting

·       Coordinate formulary / specialty disruption analysis to impacted membership

·       Work with Operations, IT and Functional leaders to proactively identify implementation issues and drive their resolution

·       Facilitate meetings at various levels of the organization, including management weekly reviews

·       Monitor, track and report implementation status and performance, internally and the client

·       Identify implementation risks, implement a mitigation / action plan and drive improved outcomes, communicate to senior leadership

·       Ensure accuracy of plan updates and missed deliverables from all teams

·       Manage pre – implementation audits with the audit department and 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:

·       High School Diploma / GED (or higher)

·       Ability to work from 8 am – 5 pm Monday – Friday and OT as needed; works weekends most of December and January including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

·       3+ years of experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management or experience managing complex projects with various stakeholders

·       Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word (Outlook – manage email / Excel – input data and run reports / PowerPoint – create and edit presentations / Word – create and edit documents)

·       Intermediate level of proficiency with working in a client facing environment

 Preferred Qualifications:

·       PMP Certification

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Project (developing a schedule, assigning resources to tasks, tracking progress, managing the budget, and analyzing workloads)

 Soft Skills:

·       Strong communication and organization skills

·       Critical thinking and problem solving skills

·       Adaptable to thriving in a fast-paced environment

 *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. 

California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington D.C Residents Only: The hourly range for California, Colorado, Nevada, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington D.C residents is $70,200 to $137,800 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

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.

 

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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