Consultant, Patient Provider – Remote Nationwide

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. 

As a Consultant, Patient & Provider, you will be responsible for supporting product implementations in markets, with some of our largest life sciences clients. We aim to improve patient and provider satisfaction with scale and speed by identifying opportunities and partners for programs that will enhance clinical care delivery, address care gaps and improve quality of care. The client programs you support will use powerful data analysis and carefully designed interventions to deliver insightful analytics and innovative solutions that will ultimately enhance patient wellness, deliver better outcomes and lower the total cost of care.  

This position will report to Director, Client Implementation, Patient & Provider Solutions.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program management of active client engagement programs across the Patient & Provider Solutions portfolio
• Work closely with Product Directors in the delivery of client contracted deliverables within scope, schedule and budget
• Assist in the development of slide decks, project plans, and timelines and in the presenting of concepts to client and business partners
• Serve as the voice of the customer to provide ongoing thought leadership for go to market planning, the product roadmap, and support of product refinements to the product strategy and development teams
• Collaborate with internal teams and coordinate resources across departments to meet implementation objectives
• Teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic and growing team by contributing to the development of new tools and frameworks that drive efficiency and excellence in delivery
• Work closely with Clinical Content Strategy, Data Solutions, Business Development and Enterprise Relationship Management Teams to ensure alignment across product portfolio

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)
• 4+ years of healthcare, pharma or consulting experience, including experience delivering executive level presentations
• 4+ years of experience working with data teams and providing meaningful insights from analyses for clients
• 4+ years of experience in program management/project management
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel at least 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (strong preference for chemistry, biology, math, physics, engineering, or business) 
• Masters Degree
• Previous experience working in Optum, UHG or UHC
• Client management and/or business development experience

Key Characteristics required for success in this role:

• High energy level, positive attitude, output-driven and team-oriented
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a flexible, unstructured environment
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations
• Strong ability to establish and grow relationships
• Excellent communication and organization skills

*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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