Senior Network Contract Manager - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Irvine, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

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 more you do, the more you learn. And as you learn you find new doors opening that challenge you to bring your best. This role with Optum will call on your knowledge, your energy, and your commitment to making health care work more effectively for more people. You'll guide the development and support of Provider Networks as well as unit cost management activities through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting. As you do, you'll discover the impact you want and the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 5 leader. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Develops the provider network (physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, ancillary groups & facilities, etc.) yielding a geographically competitive, broad access, stable network that achieves objectives for unit cost performance and trend management and produces an affordable and predictable product for customers and business partners. Evaluates and negotiates contracts in compliance with company contract templates, reimbursement structure standards, and other key process controls. Establishes and maintains strong business relationships with Hospital, Physician, Pharmacy, or Ancillary providers, and ensures the network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties. Employees in jobs labeled with ‘SCA’ must support a government Service Contract Act (SCA) agreement. Reviews the work of others. Develops innovative approaches. Sought out as expert. Serves as a leader/ mentor. 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.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a network management-related role handling complex network providers with accountability for business results
5+ years of experience in the health care industry
2+ years of experience with provider contracting including development of product pricing and utilizing financial modeling in making rate decisions
In-depth knowledge of Medicare Resource Based Relative Value System (RBRVS), DRGs, Ambulatory Surgery Center Groupers, etc.
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
In this role, you will need to be able to thrive in a demanding, intense, fast-paced environment. In addition, you'll be driving some complex negotiations while striving to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and negotiate provider contracts in compliance with company templates, reimbursement methodologies, and established process controls
Draft, execute, and manage Single Case Agreements, coordinating closely with clinical teams and provider partners
Manage unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting, and associated financial models
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute, implement, and maintain provider contracts
Partner with configuration and claims teams to ensure accurate contract setup and correct claims payment
Support the development of geographically competitive, broad-access provider networks that meet unit cost, trend management, and specialty distribution objectives
Review work performed by others and provide recommendations for improvement
Forecast and plan resource requirements
Authorize deviations from standards