Health System Director - Remote

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Health System Director identifies and pursues both new business and conversion opportunities to sell digital workflows for groups participating in the In Office Assessment Program. They partner with Client Performance Directors, Implementation Team, Growth Team, Market Managers and Health Care Advocates to gather intelligence and opportunity to showcase digital solutions best suited to each provider group. Once a solution is approved, the Health System Director will work with all appropriate parties to implement the workflow, set utilization expectations and maintain relationships year over year.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to showcase digital solutions annually across internal and external teams
• Track, review, coordinate and ensure data integrity on inbound and outbound files
• Partner with business owners to identify methods to execute upon the key strategic visions and then lead the initiative to completion
• Manage project timelines and resources into recurring technical touchpoints
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met
• Train internal and external on digital workflow and effective troubleshooting
• Partner with internal departments to orchestrate eligible group participation on automated rosters
• Orchestrate annual exercises to improve returns and overall reporting
• Creating a team-oriented work climate that enables professional development and encourages creative solutions and strategies, establishes collaboration and emphasizes quality and cost
• Partner with internal team(s) to provide reimbursement potential 
• Act as liaison to and represent senior management for change impact to program and digital modalities
• Facilitate senior leadership decision making within the scope and change management process
• Function independently, primarily remote engagement with limited travel across assigned territory to meet with providers to discuss Optum programs 
• Dedication to increasing the footprint of prospective programs through strategic planning
• Identify strategies to overcome barriers to engage providers in participating in prospective programs
• Leverage innovation and creativity when working with providers to overcome technical and administrative concerns with program engagement
• Provide feedback on EMR/EHR systems where it is causing issues in meeting standards of documentation and coding
• Provide guidance to team members in driving year over year improvement
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to the company's revenue growth

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:

• 5+ years of healthcare industry experience 
• 2+ years of experience in working in client facing sales role
• Project Management experience 
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data 
• Demonstrated advanced-level Excel skills (i.e. Queries, VLOOKUP's, Pivot Tables etc.)
• Ability/willingness to work Pacific Time Zone business hours regardless of remote base location

Preferred Qualification:

• Project Management Certification

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

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 $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.