Careers at Landmark , part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. At Landmark, we work to deliver high quality, comprehensive care to chronically ill patients wherever they reside and whenever they need it. We focus on doing what’s right for the people we serve, even when it’s not easy. This is your opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that is setting out to change health care for complex, chronic patients. We’re looking for driven people like you because changing the status quo takes dedication. Here, we’ll invest in your personal and professional growth while giving you a unique opportunity to make a difference. Helping people feel their best is a rewarding part of doing your life’s best work.(sm)

Landmark Health, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, was created to transform how healthcare is delivered to the most medically vulnerable members in our community. Our medical group provides home-based medical care to chronically ill patients, many of whom are ill-equipped to navigate our overwhelming healthcare system.

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the Market Executive Director oversees operations in a Landmark Health Market which have a large cohort of patients and may have multiple health plan partners, and/or multiple lines of business. The Executive Director will be working with their Clinical Operations team to ensure high quality patient care, excellence in client relations and meeting of all financial, operational, and quality metrics. The Market Executive Director provides leadership and direction to an Interdisciplinary Team which includes, Provider, Clinical, Operational and Clinical Support roles to execute across all Landmark value levers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• On-the-ground execution and accountability for market-level utilization goals, operational and quality metrics, and financial performance measures
• Ownership and accountability for market-level patient engagement metrics, strategies, and tactics
• Monitor all metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements and/or staff education to produce optimal outcomes
• On point for day-to-day personnel issues and the incorporation of Landmark’s mission, vision, and values into market culture
• Provide Leadership and management oversight to Market Medical Director, Market Health Services Director, Sr. Operations Manager, and Local Outreach Manager
• Assist Market Medical Director and Market Health Services Director to recruit and retain a high performing interdisciplinary team
• Coordinate with Client Account Lead in managing select health plan meetings as delegated by Regional Leadership
• Support Market Medical Director in cultivating solid community relations with community PCPs, specialists, acute care, SNF, LTC and ALF facilities
• Pursue innovative community partnerships as needed for reaching market goals
• Collaborate with Regional Leadership on special projects/initiatives
• Other duties as assigned
  

Competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others; keeps emotions under control and overcomes resistance when necessary; remains open to new ideas
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and seeks clarification; responds openly to questions. Must be able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed; generates suggestions for improving work and workflow
  

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
  
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
  
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
  
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  
• Education Reimbursement
  
• Employee Discounts
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
  
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
  
• More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits

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 experience
• 8+ years of administrative/management experience in health care, preferably in the managed care setting
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Calendar
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Demonstrated superior reasoning, planning, and time management skills
• Demonstrated superior verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated superior telephone communication skills
• Demonstrated superior multi-tasking skills, detail oriented
• Demonstrated superior organization skills
• Proven self-starter, proactive, works quickly and accurately
• Demonstrated professional demeanor

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

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