Account Manager Client Services – National Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

OptumRx is looking for a curious and self-motivated individual to identify and develop strategies that leverage the full breadth of Optum assets to solve healthcare’s biggest challenges in the area of pharmacy services.  This role will be responsible for understanding the needs of industry partners and developing business solutions using the data and capabilities of Optum.  We are looking for people that can collaborate with business partners, anticipate future industry needs, and have strong financial acumen. 

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages ongoing contract relationships and service delivery to clients for one or more accounts
• Acts as outward-facing, dedicated resources for assigned accounts, typically with direct client contact (not call center) and large or complex accounts
• Builds relationships with employer/group clients (not individual members) and serves as the primary point of contact for overall and day-today service delivery
• Represents client internally and coordinates with other functions to implement client systems, complete projects, and address ongoing service needs
• Work closely with sales on renewals and upselling, but incumbents do not have specific sales goal accountability or primary responsibility to close sales
• Focused primarily on relationship and service management
• Anticipates customer needs and proactively develops solutions to meet them
• Serves as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues
• Solves complex problems and develops innovative solutions
• Performs complex conceptual analyses
• Reviews work performed by others and provides recommendations for improvement
• Forecasts and plans resource requirements
• Authorizes deviations from standards
• May lead functional or segment teams or projects
• Provides explanations and information to others on the most complex issues
• Motivates and inspires other team members

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:

• 3+ years of experience working in a Client Management role or 3+ years of experience working in the pharmaceuticals industry or healthcare industry
• 1+ years of RxClaim experience
• 1+ years of Account Management experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management and/or process improvement experience
• Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) experience with the ability to learn PBM tools to drive operational activities
• ServiceNow experience

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders 
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and influence across a matrix environment to deliver financial goals

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

    

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. 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. 

    

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.

    

    

UnitedHealth Group 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.

   

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

    

   

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