Regional Acute Clinical Manager – Remote OH

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Regional Acute Clinical Manager (RACM) is a vital part of OptumRx Infusion Pharmacy and will be responsible for promoting and supporting the maintenance and growth of parenteral nutrition (PN) and intravenous (IV) antibiotics within acute infusion in the designated region. The (RACM) devises and implements growth strategies for acute infusion and manages a team within a designated region. This role will be remote with frequent travel required within the designated region.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Nutrition Support Dietitians, RN Clinical Liaisons, and Account Liaisons within their designated region
• Building an effective team within the region; coaching and supporting team members, including identifying strengths and areas for development, and fostering an environment that supports the regional strategy
• Developing and executing a comprehensive acute growth strategy for the designated region in partnership with the leadership team
• Build and maintain relationships within key accounts for PN and antibiotic referral generation
• Collaborate with clinical and operations teams to build relationships to consistently generate PN and antibiotic referrals, initiate care, and drive revenue within a defined region
• Track and analyze PN and antibiotic referrals, starts of care, revenue, and gross margin in designated region on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• Identify trends and gaps, and develop targeted strategies for improving referral generation, care initiation, and financial performance 
• Collaborate with RVP leadership to refine and implement strategies, ensuring they align with both regional and organizational goals 
• Conduct regular reviews of the strategy and make necessary adjustments based on data insights and market changes. Serve as an external-facing resource for the region, working collaboratively to facilitate the onboarding of PN and antibiotic referrals and resumptions of care. Conduct regular in-person or virtual meetings, in-services, and continuing educational (CE) programs to external referral sources, serving as an acute infusion SME
• Train and develop the acute infusion team at the regional and national level
• Maintain knowledge regarding reimbursement coverage and payer-specific profitability metrics 
• Keep abreast of the home infusion industry and market: competition, innovations, demographics and trends and update internal stakeholders consistently
• Utilize electronic medical records and patient documentation accurately and in a timely manner, as required by UHG and Optum Infusion protocols and policies
• Take responsibility for maintaining employment requirements: Completion of orientation, current nutritional knowledge, professional registration, licensure as appropriate, certifications and health requirements as specified by internal and external regulatory bodies
• Participate in professional organizations to foster industry relationships
• Attending regional and national conferences as required

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:

• Licensed Healthcare Professional
• 5+ years of home infusion experience in clinical, operations, or sales
• Proven solid organizational and management skills
• Proven ability to perform presentations to various audiences
• Ability to travel up to 50% throughout designated region
• Ability to attend regional/national meetings as required
• Reside in the territory

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of leadership experience improving service delivery and patient care
• Active professional affiliations

If the hired individual resides in Florida (office based or telecommuting) this position requires the AHCA Level II background check (fingerprinting) by the State of Florida for all clinicians that have direct face to face contact with members OR employees who will have access to confidential patient data and will require renewal every five years.

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

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 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.

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.