Description

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with and supervision by an Appeals and Grievances Medical Director, the Physician Associate is responsible for ongoing clinical review and adjudication of reconsiderations, appeals and grievances cases for UnitedHealthcare associated companies
• Work as part of an integrated team of medical director physicians, other physician associates, and other members of the appeals staff
• Perform individual case review for appeals and grievances for various health plan and insurance products, which may include PPO, ASO, HMO, MAPD, and PDP (The appeals are in response to adverse determinations for medical services related to benefit design and coverage, medical necessity, and the application of clinical criteria of medical policies)
• Communicate with UnitedHealthcare medical directors regarding appeals decision rationales and benefit interpretations
• Actively participate in team meetings focused on communication, feedback, problem solving, process improvement, staff training and evaluation, and the sharing of program results
• Provide clinical and strategic input when participating in organizational committees, projects, and task forces

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:

• Current Physician Assistant/Associate license in your state of residence
• Current Board Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). (Physician Associate will maintain NCCPA certification for the length of employment)
• 5+ years of post-licensure clinical experience as a Physician Assistant (PA)
• 2+ years of post-licensure clinical experience as a Physician Assistant (PA) in a hospital or emergency department setting
• Intermediate computer skills: MS Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work Monday-Friday normal business hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Utilization Management and Utilization Review processes
• Experience with Appeals & Grievances
• Experience with claims coding & review
• Experience with project management
• Experience with facilitating hospital admission process
• Experience with participating in hospital inpatient admission process
• Experience with conducting quality chart reviews
• Experience with hospital/inpatient medicine
• Knowledge of IPA, insurance, health plans and managed care functions
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment

Leadership Priority Skills:

• Use Resources
• Get things done on time and on budget using available resources assigned for the tasks
• Work with Others
• Build and maintain productive relationships with coworkers using collaborative approaches
• Execute
• Understand the goals and tasks assigned, producing results by fulfilling and sometimes exceeding expectations
• Support and Execute Change
• Cooperate with and support change initiatives

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.