Field Based Practice Engagement Specialist - Albuquerque, NM

Company: Optum
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: July 15, 2025

Job Description:

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Field Based Practice Engagement Specialist will effectively support the network team to engage contracted providers to discuss the value-based care incentive arrangements. Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (may need to be flexible with morning and evening hours) Location: Albuquerque and surrounding areas in New Mexico. If travel is more than 100 miles rental car is provided. If you reside within Albuquerque, New Mexico, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: - Drive engagement and process improvement to improve quality within contracted physicians - Meet with non-engaged providers to verbalize the importance of the valued based care arrangement - Ability to expand the network through obtaining contracts with provider offices - Perform network analysis and strategy development and implementation - Strong organizational and time management skills - Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines - Recommend utilization or expansion of networks for various products - Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others - Ability to be able to train and educate across departments on sales tactics - Performs other duties as assigned 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: - High School Diploma/GED (or higher) - 1 years of experience with behavioral change management - 1 years of experience having excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others - 2 years of face-to-face customer experience - Reside within a commutable distance to Albuquerque and surrounding communities in New Mexico - Ability to travel 75% of the time within 150 miles of territory assigned and have reliable transportation, with a current and non-restricted state of New Mexico driver’s license and state-required insurance - Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI) - Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service - Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license Preferred Qualifications: - Project management experience - Knowledgeable in understanding contacts Soft Skills: - Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability - Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines - Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers - Strong organizational and time management skills *All Telecommuters 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 $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. RPO RED

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