UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Overview:

Ability to demonstrate success in the administration of UnitedHealth Group’s Workers’ Compensation program while working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment under the general direction of the Workers’ Compensation Manager.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluating claims cost, loss experience trends and reserves and communicate information effectively to business partners
• Understanding the operations and relationship between business segments
• Running workers’ compensation reports and interpreting loss data
• Monitoring the performance of the third party claims administrator to ensure delivery of high level customer service, program adherence and regulatory compliance
• Assisting with workers’ compensation claim reviews and claim audits
• Assisting with developing, implementing and monitoring workers’ compensation claim reporting process, loss investigation, reserves, return to work, settlement and resolution of claims within authority level
• Assisting with state and federal regulatory compliance
• Responding to effectively resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and escalations
• Evaluating problems and taking appropriate actions to resolve issues with internal and external partners
• Assisting with workers’ compensation integration for acquisitions
• Other related duties as assigned

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:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience
• 3 years of multi-jurisdiction experience and 2 years as a Workers' Compensation Account Manager, Program Manager, and/or Casualty Claims Supervisor
• Self-motivated with an exhibited sense of urgency
• Demonstrated solid oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Access and Visio experience helpful

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al 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. 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.