UnitedHealth Group
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 equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The program director provides strategic leadership and direction for vaccine related oversight of environmental and occupational health services (EOHS) provisions as well as quality oversight for the Community and State line of business.
The program director works within and across matrixed team and markets to develop and lead a proactive and evolving EOHS strategy for member facing roles, considering state specific provisions with active management of compliance, monitoring and appropriate corrective action.
The role will also support market quality directors and their leadership team to develop comprehensive strategies aimed at market quality distinction in support of optimizing outcomes for C&S growth, business performance, clinical management, accreditation and compliance.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee C&S Compliance with Occupational & Environmental Health Provisions
Provide oversight and review of Federal, State, and Local regulatory and organizational guidelines for the Occupational & Environmental Health of employees
Managing the policy and implementation for accommodations as appropriate
Creating systems to track adherence, exemptions, trainings and supplies as applicable
Evaluate compliance and implement process improvement activities to address areas of non-compliance or ensure procedures are followed
Guide the implementation of the appropriate corrective action as needed
Oversee C&S Market Quality Coordination with National teams
Support Market Quality Directors and their leadership team to develop comprehensive strategies aimed at Market Quality distinction
Establish a structured quality coordination approach to build synergies across teams for optimizing quality outcomes across various functional areas like growth, business performance, clinical management, accreditation and compliance.
Help apply data to inform market specific strategy and inform the market’s quality implementation framework adopting a best practices approach
Support the provision of tools, training and advocacy to facilitate the work including the maintenance of a playbook
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:
8+ years of experience in health care industry and / or health care education program
8+ years of experience with demonstrated functional knowledge, process improvement initiatives and organizational behavior
5+ years of significant leadership and managerial experience
Expert knowledge of the managed care/health insurance industry, products, and services
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading integrated and progressive health care quality improvement programs
Experience leading environmental and occupational health services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; superior communication abilities with executive leaders
Superior skills in influence and negotiation
Excellent planning and solid problem-solving skills that enable quick identification and efficient issue resolution
Highly collaborative individual with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships
Proven success in improving performance and leading within an integrated/matrixed core service.
Excellent planning and strong problem-solving skills; independent decision maker and risk taker
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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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