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Senior Network Pricing Consultant--TRICARE-311875: UnitedHealth Group

Job ID311875
Company NameUnitedHealth Group
Job CategoryTechnology; Healthcare
LocationMaryland Heights, MO
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
ExperienceUnspecified
Date PostedAugust 13, 2009 (Reposted Nov 20)


Job Category:
Network Contracting & Pricing

Reference Code:
311875

Position Type:
Full-time, Regular




UnitedHealth Group is among the most ambitious Fortune 25 companies you'll ever meet. Through our family of businesses, we're working to make the health care system perform better for more people, in more ways than ever.

Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.

Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans?


Senior Network Pricing Consultant--TRICARE-311875

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.

Description

UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across the US health care system.
We serve those who serve our nation, providing quality health care services to millions of military beneficiaries across the South.
Our commitment to helping people live healthier lives, and to continue the honor, satisfaction, and quality of the TRICARE military health benefit program is greater than ever. Our efforts complement the Military Health System to demonstrate the best blend of public and private health care solutions.
It's not just business as usual. It is one of our proudest endeavors.
If you're ready to help make health care work better for those who serve our nation. If you are smart, creative, and committed. If you want to make a difference. Consider being part of the elite team at UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services.
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. Conducts unit cost and contract valuation analysis in support of network contracting negotiations and unit cost management strategies. Manages unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting, and associated financial models. - Company thought leader.- Functional SME.- Broad business approach.- Resource to senior leadership.- Develops pioneering approaches to emerging industry trends.
This is an opportunity to share in something special; a chance for all of us to serve, to excel, and to know that we've made a difference for those families who have made our nation stronger.

Qualifications

College Degree or higher required. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.
  • Four or more years analytical experience in healthcare pricing, network management, or related discipline.
  • Excellent financial impact analysis, risk management, and data manipulation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, collaboration, negotiation and communication skills.
  • Sound understanding of healthcare data, trends, reserving, and reporting.
  • Ability to create and use financial modeling tools, spreadsheets, and information acquisition tools.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.




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.



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