Field Based Practice Engagement Specialist - Phoenix, AZ [High Salary]
Company: Optum
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits
and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the
communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on
a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing
together. The Field Based Practice Engagement Specialist will
effectively support the network team to engage contracted providers
to discuss the value-based care incentive arrangements. Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (may need to be flexible
with morning and evening hours) Location: Phoenix and surrounding
areas in Arizona. If travel is more than 100 miles rental car is
provided. If you reside in Phoenix, AZ, you’ll enjoy the
flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities: - Drive engagement and process
improvement to improve quality within contracted physicians - Meet
with non-engaged providers to verbalize the importance of the
valued based care arrangement - Ability to expand the network
through obtaining contracts with provider offices - Perform network
analysis and strategy development and implementation - Strong
organizational and time management skills - Ability to multi-task
and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines - Recommend utilization
or expansion of networks for various products - Serve as a key
resource on complex and/or critical issues - Excellent verbal and
written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and
concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can
understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret
information from others - Ability to be able to train and educate
across departments on sales tactics. - Performs other duties as
assigned What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth
Group? Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and
comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a
management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.
Some of our offerings include: - Paid Time Off which you start to
accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays - Medical
Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account
or a Health Saving account - Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D
Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability
coverage - 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan -
Education Reimbursement - Employee Discounts - Employee Assistance
Program - Employee Referral Bonus Program - Voluntary Benefits (pet
insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) - More information
can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits 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: - 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 working with excellent verbal
and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and
concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can
understand, as well as the ability to understand and interpret
information from others - Access to a designated quiet workspace in
your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to
secure Protected Health Information (PHI) - Live in a location that
can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet
connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service -
Reside within a commutable distance to Phoenix and surrounding
communities in Arizona - Access to reliable transportation and the
ability to travel 75% of the time within 150 miles of territory
assigned - Current and non-restricted state of Arizona driver’s
license and state-required insurance Preferred Qualifications: -
Project management experience - Knowledgeable in understanding
contacts Soft Skills: - Ability to work independently and maintain
good judgment and accountability - Demonstrated ability to work
well with health care providers - Strong organizational and time
management skills - Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to
meet all deadlines - Ability to work well under pressure in a
fast-paced environment *All Telecommuters will be required to
adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on
several factors including but not limited to local labor markets,
education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to
your salary, we offer 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 us,
you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The
salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually
based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws
as applicable. 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. UnitedHealth Group is
an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected
veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local,
state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group
is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug
test before beginning employment. RPO RED
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