Clinical Program Manager - MPH degree desired

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, provides network-based health and well-being benefits and services for employers and consumers nationwide. We use our strength, diversity and innovation to improve the lives of the more than 18 million people who receive our unique products and services. And our endless pursuit for excellence in everything we do extends to your career as well. Join us today for an inspired and purposeful mix of professional growth opportunities and personal rewards. Career stability and growth.High visibility.A chance to impact the cost of healthcare. We're looking for a seasoned program/project manager to join us in the highly visible role of Clinical Program Manager in our Edina, MN office. The chosen candidate will work on programs that affect the quality and affordability of care, while gaining broad exposure to a world-renowned Fortune 50 Company. If you have solid project management experience and are ready to make a recognized impact on the delivery of healthcare with an industry leader, we invite you to apply today. Key responsibilities of the Clinical Program Manager include: Leading management of large clinical programs aimed at improving quality and affordability of healthcare Executing clinical care management programs within a matrix environment Interfacing with state and community collaborators Coordinating with other managed care organizations, boards and societies to launch various programs Contacting clinical providers to work on contractual components Providing status reports using MS ExcelRequirements: Strong program and project management experience Experience organizing a large matrix organization in an effort to complete projects A Bachelor's degree In addition, ideal assets include: Managed care experience Healthcare industry exposure The chosen candidate must be comfortable working with financial data PMI certified Six Sigma trained MS Access or other database skills Advanced Excel skills Business case modeling experience An MBA or MPH degree UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.  UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. keywords: budget, business analysis, coordinating, coordination, cost benefit, healthcare, manage, manager, planning, project coordinator, project leader, project management, project manager, program manager, six sigma