Associate Contract Administrator – Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Associate Contract Administrator will support the Legal Contracts Area.  This is a fast paced, creative working environment that requires the ability to multitask with attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. The Associate Contract Administrator will be responsible for preparing department reports, maintain contract system, manage work queue for the team and various other tasks. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distribute various department reporting with close attention to detail for accuracy and insight to staff, partnering internal departments and executive management
• Maintain integrity of information in the contract system, including responsibility for the creation and maintenance of customer records, management of staff assignments, SOT dates and termination of records
• Managing recurring projects on varying timelines with the flexibility to take on additional ad hoc work as needed
• Manage team SharePoint sites and contact list
• Participate in special projects/assignments as required

 

Competencies and Best Practice for High Performers 

• Adaptability
  • Recognizes the value of others’ viewpoints and alternate ways of doing something
  • Applies rules flexibly; can be flexible on smaller issues to reach overall goals
  • Maintains composure and adapts to unexpected developments or when under pressure
• Conceptual Thinking
  • Takes concepts or principles learned elsewhere and can apply them effectively to address current situations or problems
  • Observes patterns and trends and see similarities and linkages
• Drive for Excellence
  • Works to meet existing standards and expectations.  Demonstrates a strong and consistent work ethic in doing so
  • Is not satisfied with the status quo
• Impact and Influence
  • Uses persuasion in a discussion or presentation; makes a well-reason logical case for his/her view
  • Links own ideas to others perspective; addresses what is important to a given audience by understanding their needs, concerns and point of view

 

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:

• 1+ years of work or internship experience
• Proven ability to handle high volumes of work
• Demonstrated project management, analysis and teamwork skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in health care insurance with proficiency in business operations 
• Ability and desire to work in a highly dynamic fast-paced environment, within tight deadlines while quickly shifting priorities, serving multiple customers and managing multiple assignments
• Clear and honest communication practices; ability to communicate and work well with people at all levels
• Demonstrated ability in expressing ideas to build consensus
• Ability to work well independently utilizing good judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentations skills

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour 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.

 

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.