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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life’s best work. SM

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage a “pipeline” of Providers from offer acceptance up to being cleared to work independently
• Coordinate with the Clinical Management on progress for each new hire
• Responsible for initiating Credentialing requests for all new hires and ensuring that all approvals are in place before the Provider is cleared to work independently
• Assist and complete required I-9 document on Providers first day of employment
• Ensure that approved practitioner and physician candidates complete all online and company trainings in an efficient and timely manner
• Organize, schedule, and manage all other trainings that may be required for practitioner and physician candidates. This includes all standard / required training prior to beginning work and additional trainings that may become applicable after their start date
• Act as the primary line of communication for Provider new hires during the onboarding and training process
• Represent Optum in a professional and polished manner
• Other duties as assigned

In this role, the challenges are varied and the pace is fast. You'll need to work independently and be a problem solver as you you'll be working with a wide range of credentialing providers as well as assisting in provider relations, medical billing and quality management.

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 5 years of experience working in a fast-paced recruiting and/or Human Resource environment
• 3 years of experience working in a fast-paced recruiting and/or Human Resource environment
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Excel to include creating spreadsheets, working within spreadsheets and data entry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adjust to change
• Ability to receive and process performance feedback
• Demonstrates follow-through on assignments
• Positive attitude, solution oriented
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada or New York City Residents Only : The salary range for Colorado residents is $18.17 to $32.26. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada / New York City residents is $20.00 to $35.53. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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