Project Coordinator - Career excelling opportunity

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.OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions is driven by powerful and propriety clinical management methods that optimize the health and well-being of individuals. All Behavioral Solutions programs incorporate state-of-the-art predictive modeling, outcomes management and evidence-based best practices. The result is better care and a reduction in overall health care costs. Join our San Diego office in this newly created position. The Project Coordinator would negotiate single case agreements with out-of-network inpatient physicians for our largest California client. This is a career excelling opportunity for a zealous professional to gain invaluable healthcare exposure as well as showcase their strategic, critical thinking and provider relations skills. Why wait? Apply today. Key responsibilities include: Negotiating case agreements Recruiting provider network participation Providing administrative support to the Regional Network Manager Supporting project deliverables Ensuring reports are completed in a timely manner Providing project management status Coordinating all action meetings, including taking notes, distributing materials, etc.Requirements: Project coordination experience Proficiency in MS Office applications Excellent communication skillsPreferred assets include: Experience working in a managed care environment Healthcare and/or insurance industry exposure Provider relations experience Contract negotiation experienceUnitedHealth 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.