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ID #45802483
State Minnesota
City Minnetonka
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source UnitedHealth Group
Showed 2022-09-18
Date 2022-09-18
Deadline 2022-11-16
Category Et cetera
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Pharmacy Underwriting Consultant - Telecommute

Minnesota, Minnetonka, 55345 Minnetonka USA

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UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)The Pharmacy Underwriting Consultant will ensure that UHC underwriting across all segments is, where appropriate, utilizing all margin retention and growth pricing strategies currently available as well as ensuring that our pricing strategies and capabilities are aligned with OptumRx and the market. The consultant will be responsible for all pricing aspects including Retail, Mail, Specialty, Administrative fees if applicable and Rebate structure. The consultant will supplement and support the existing pharmacy underwriting SME's and provide a constant and focused supportive approach. You will work closely with National Accounts, Key Accounts and Public Sector underwriting to ensure financial execution is consistent and that E&I margin growth strategies are congruent with organizational strategies.You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Proactively ensure UHC pharmacy underwriting practices / strategies are current and position company favorably vs. PBM and carrier competition

Coordinate underwriting pricing strategies with UHC pricing, finance and sales, as well as OptumRx where appropriate

Maximize competitive positioning and margin potential via Clinical, and Product (i.e. Specialty) strategies

Collaborate with pharmacy pricing intelligence group to ensure underwriting principles are up to date, and enable competitive positioning as well as margin retention/growth

Act as a pharmacy SME and engage in client / prospect specific renewals and RFP's

Lead efforts to maintain and embellish pharmacy underwriting manual (guidance), as well as assist with internal and external training via conference calls, and in person educational seminars. Also participate in sales training efforts as needed

Present financial recommendations to senior management and collaborate in discussions between underwriting and sales leadership

Coordinate proposal and guarantee document language with other impacted areas including Legal

Track and report on financial guarantees, pricing initiatives (new products/networks, tactics) on an as needed basis

Participate in oversight committee working directly with Senior Actuarial, UHCP Finance, Sales and Underwriting Leaders

Participate in pricing and contract negotiations with customers and their pharmacy consultants or brokers

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:Bachelor’s degree; High School Diploma/GED with equivalent experience will be considered

3+ years experience in healthcare finance setting: medical or pharmacy underwriting, finance, or employee benefit broker/consulting practice

Intermediate (minimally) level of proficiency with MS Office suite (specifically Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:3+ years experience with Risk Management.

Exposure to self-funded and / or pharmacy underwriting/financial management either with carrier or PBM

Self-motivated with ability to manage and coordinate own work and that of partners

Solid organizational, negotiation, and financial skills

Solid collaborative skills and team player

Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, at peer and management level

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 employmentCareers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.(sm)Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. 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.All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.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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