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 Vice President of Stars Pharmacy/VP Stars Population Health is a member of the Optum Health Clinical Excellence team and will report to the SVP Stars Pharmacy/SVP Star Population Health. The VP of Stars Pharmacy/VP Stars Population Health directly leads a team of senior clinical directors and responsible for the overall Stars Part D and clinical measure performance across the assigned OH business segment (Optum at Home, Senior Community Care, and Optum Care, or WellMed). This role will be responsible for collaborating with analytics, operational, clinical, and market ops leadership, ensuring OH achieves or exceeds target for our yearly Stars goals for all metrics, ultimately helping our plans try to achieve 4 and 5 stars. They will be engaging and coaching their team members to meet or exceed established goals. They will work with their direct reports in utilizing the UHG Common language of Leadership (CLL) tool to select and achieve development goals and assist with developing future talent. They will oversee the identification, hiring, and onboarding of new talent. Additionally, the VP will be an integral part of our OH Stars team and work with varying disciplines in innovating new programs and initiatives to continue towards plan excellence. They will stay engaged throughout the process, helping the department reach the yearly goals together as a team.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee and lead call center and clinical pharmacy programs to ensure Part D objectives are achieved
Lead a team of senior clinical leaders who have oversight of member outreach and clinical programs
Develop future talent and team development utilizing Common Language of Leadership (CLL)
Lead the development of strategic pharmacy vision and priorities to ensure business goals are met
As a part of the Stars leadership team, you will be expected to create plans, goals, and priorities to address business and operational goals
Develops short- and long-term strategies to respond to potential risks and to capitalize on opportunities
Collaborate with trainers on all training programs related to Productivity, Quality, Health Literacy, and Medicare Stars/HEDIS initiatives
Approve and oversee all policies, procedures, and job descriptions
Ensure staffing levels maintained to ensure results and financial expectations are achieved
Communicating organizational priorities and vision to team leaders
Establish a solid collaborative relationship with market operations, analytics, and operational leadership to ensure business objectives are achieved
Assessing external clinical pharmacy and Part D industry trends and developments that represent risk and opportunity for the organization
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:
8+ years leadership experience (leading clinical and non-clinal teams)
8+ years management experience
6+ Medicare Stars Part D experience
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, outlook, and PowerPoint
Proven excellent written and verbal skills
Proven planning and organizational skills to demonstrate leadership and initiative
Proven solid interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, concurrent projects
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a part of a team
Willing or ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications:
PharmD
Experience managing a medication adherence call center team
Advanced understanding of Stars Part D technical specifications
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
The salary range for this role is $150,200 to $288,500 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.