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[Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start]{lang="EN-US" contrast="auto"}[Caring. Connecting. Growing together.]{lang="EN-US" contrast="auto"}

Responsible for coordination and administration of Optum/UHG contracts while supporting Contract Management teams, Value Analysis, and necessary Optum leaders. Collaborate with contract managers and internal business units on recommendations to ensure contract compliance, profitability, and provide appropriate education to Care Delivery Organizations. Work with necessary internal Procure to Pay teams to ensure correct pricing and contract adherence.

This position is full-time, Monday Friday. Employees are required to work an 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am 5:00 pm.

We offer on the job training. The hours of the training will be aligned with your schedule.

[Youll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.]{lang="EN-US" contrast="auto"}

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Optum leaders by managing member grievances, attestations, credit and rebill requests, rebate appeals, etc., to maximize contract profitability compliance
• Work with Contracting and Operations teams to implement contracts / programs based on agreed upon services / products
• Oversee the successful implementation of contracts and ensure that pricing is aligned
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with external partners, including suppliers, vendors, and other third-party organizations
• Identifying and addressing any issues that arise during the contract implementation process, and working with stakeholders to find effective solutions
• Support client relationships including meetings, issue escalation, invoicing, and addressing opportunities
• Lead maintenance and organization of contracting repositories and ensure correct contract adherence and pricing within Optum Item Master
• Measuring vendor performance against executed contract terms
• Facilitate reporting needs for contracting team leveraging existing tools, working with internal teams and external buyers
• Communicate with Optum leaders on contract performance, successes and improvement areas
• Make recommendations and help in execution of process improvement initiatives for Value Analysis team
• Coordination with Item Management/Data Management teams to ensure item pricing accuracy
• Apply knowledge and expertise of third party contracting and healthcare industry to assist in educating and supporting Care Delivery Organization teams on pricing or contract adherence issues
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Other duties as assigned

[Youll 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.]{lang="EN-US" contrast="auto"}