Network Pricing Consultant–Located in any US Northeast UHG office Job in Bridgeport 06601, Connecticut Us
UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.
What makes your career greater with UnitedHealth Group? Growth opportunities among the variety of product lines and making an impact on the healthcare system ensures it will always be challenging and exciting. The Network Pricing Consultant supports and validates Provider Network (physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, ancillary facilities, etc.) contracting and unit cost management activities through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting. Network Pricing Consultants conduct unit cost and contract valuation analysis in support of network contracting negotiations and unit cost management strategies. Responsibilities also include managing unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting, and associated financial models. In this role you will be expected to:
- Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them.
- Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues.
- Solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Perform complex conceptual analyses.
- Review work performed by others and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Forecast and plan resource requirements.
- Authorize deviations from standards.
- May lead functional or segment teams or projects.
- Provide explanations and information to others on the most complex issues.
- Motivate and inspire other team members.
Requirements and Assets:
- 5+ years of analytical experience in financial analysis, healthcare pricing, network management, healthcare economics, or related discipline.
- 3+ years of experience with provider payment methodologies and healthcare products.
- At least an intermediate level of proficiency in performing financial impact analysis, risk management, and data manipulation.
- 2+ years of experience in creating and using financial modeling tools, spreadsheets, and information acquisition tools including experience in interpreting and reviewing financial modeling results to evaluate the financial impact of contract changes and develop forecasts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Undergraduate or higher degree.
- Expert level proficiency in MS Excel
UnitedHealthcare Employer Individual is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.
When you work with UnitedHealthcare Employer Individual, what you do matters. It's that simple...and it's that challenging.
In providing consumer-oriented health benefit plans to millions of people, our goal is to create higher quality care, lower costs and greater access to health care. Join us and you will be empowered to achieve new levels of excellence and make a profound and personal impact as you contribute to new innovations in a vital and complex system.
Regardless of your role at UnitedHealthcare Employer Individual, the support you feel all around you will enable you to do what you do with energy, integrity, and confidence. So take the first step in what is sure to be a fast paced and highly diversified career.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 25%