Healthcare Provider Network Contract Manager

About this role

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 optimized

Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together It's a big step forward when you realize that you've earned the trust to lead a team

Now, let's determine just how big that step can be. Take on this managerial role with UnitedHealth Group and you'll be part of a team that's reshaping how provider networks evolve and how health care works better for millions. As a manager within our network contracting team, 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. Primary Responsibilities: Manage unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting and associated financial models Guide development of geographically competitive, broad access, stable networks that achieve objectives for unit cost performance and trend management Evaluate and negotiate contracts in compliance with company templates, reimbursement structure standards and other key process controls Ensure that network composition includes an appropriate distribution of provider specialties Provide explanations and information to others on difficult issues Coach, provide feedback and guide others Get ready for some significant challenge. This is an intense, fast-paced environment that can be demanding

In addition there are some data challenges and unique problems that need to be solved related to gaps in the process. You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge

Apply for this role on UnitedHealth Group’s official careers site.