Senior Network Contracting Manager – Dublin, Letterkenny
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world.
It operates through two distinct businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, to build a better health system for all.
About The Role
The Senior Network Contracting Manager is responsible for contracting and provider relationship management activities within OptumRx in support of an assigned group of pharmacy providers.
The role develops and maintains positive relationships with pharmacy partners, drives client satisfaction, and manages contractual obligations, compliance, negotiations, and operational needs.
Primary Responsibilities Of The Senior Network Contracting Manager
Lead and assist with contractual negotiations including financial modeling where appropriate.
Develop and execute on provider strategy development.
Maintain an ongoing knowledge of providers' business and their contracts with OptumRx.
Provide positive alternatives to complex situations encountered by providers and manage expectations.
Escalate provider concerns internally to help solve complex issues.
Communicate effectively with providers via face-to-face meetings, conference calls and written correspondence.
Manage contractual obligations, including but not limited to contract compliance.
Be a self-starter, produce quality work, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, make decisions, and deliver on commitments.
Required Qualifications Of The Senior Network Contracting Manager
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
Extensive contract management experience.
Strong negotiation experience and relationship management skills.
Experience with financial analysis and/or modeling.
Intermediate level proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications Of The Senior Network Contracting Manager
Extensive knowledge of provider relations and/or network management.
Experience with pharmacy or healthcare claims.
Strategic thinker and/or project management skills.
Important:
You must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are applying.
Proof will be required to support your application.
Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, or membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Optum is a drug-free workplace.
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