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Field Based Practice Engagement Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

Optum

Tempe, AZ
8 days ago
$71,600 - $140,600

Job Description

Join Optum as a Field Based Practice Engagement Specialist, where you'll support network teams in engaging providers and enhancing health care quality. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on health outcomes through effective communication and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive engagement and process improvement to improve quality within contracted physicians
  • Meet with non-engaged providers to discuss value-based care arrangements
  • Expand the network by obtaining contracts with provider offices
  • Perform network analysis and strategy development
  • Recommend utilization or expansion of networks for various products
  • Serve as a key resource on complex issues
  • Train and educate across departments on sales tactics
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • 2+ years of face-to-face customer service experience
  • 1+ years of experience with behavioral change management
  • 1+ years of experience with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Access to a designated quiet workspace with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection
  • Reside within a commutable distance to Phoenix and surrounding communities
  • Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel 75% of the time within 150 miles
  • Current and non-restricted state of Arizona driver’s license and state-required insurance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project management experience
  • Knowledgeable in understanding contracts

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off and 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options with Health Spending Account or Health Saving AccountDental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, etc.)