Physician/Hospital Communications Associate Director - U.S.

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 		UnitedHealth Group
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Job Location(s): Dallas
Employment Term: Regular
Employment TypeFull Time
Start Date:As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:Not Provided
Required Experience: Open
Related Categories:Healthcare - Administration/Billing, Communications

Position Description

Job Description
Physician/Hospital Communications Associate Director - U.S.-314671
Description
UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.
Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.
Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
Position Description:
Clinical Communications Associate Director of Communications for UnitedHealth Group will coordinate and maintain physicians' communications and will ensure that communications are necessary, accurate, and not in conflict with other UHG businesses. When possible, will ensure that communications are combined across businesses to reduce redundancy to physicians.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Improve company wide communications performance by continuing to upgrade and enhance communications structure, processes and coordination
  • Ensure the right people are doing the right work using efficient processes, effective decision making and clear roles and responsibilities
  • Create and implement external and internal clinical communications strategy on signature programs that maximize and effectively publicize the company's commitment to make accessible, affordable, high-quality health care available to everyone
  • Develop plans and create opportunities to communicate with and build relationships with providers and other health care staff
Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
  • 8+ years experience writing and editing direct communications
  • 5+ years of experience writing and editing direct communications to physicians and hospitals
  • Subject matter expert and 5+ years of experience writing communications on any or all of the following: contracting, credentialing, pharmacy benefit, disease management, fee schedules, pay for performance, and medical policy
  • Experience implementing physician- and other healthcare provider-focused communications campaigns is a must
  • Proven organizations skills
  • Ability to manage multiple communications request simultaneously
  • Ability to offer constructive feedback on poor communications
  • Understanding and respect of the physician relationship
  • Ability to offer constructive feedback to improve communications
  • Work collaboratively across business segments
  • Project management skills
  • Undergraduate degree in English, Journalism, or Mass Communications preferred

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. All candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
Job Communications Specialists and Management
Primary LocationUS-MN-Minnetonka
Other LocationsUS-TX-Dallas, US-DC-Washington, US-CA-Irvine, US-NY-New York City
Organization Communications
Schedule Full-time
Number of Openings 1

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