Job Description

The Optum Associate Compliance Director is responsible for supporting all aspects of the compliance program with focus on business operational compliance in delegated services, provider and clinical businesses. As a key member of the compliance team, this position provides compliance leadership and oversight of assigned national compliance functions and serves as a first point of contact for individuals on compliance matters.

Position Responsibilities:

* Provide leadership in the development of pre and post compliance due diligence risk analysis for diverse care delivery businesses

* Review and evaluate extensive due diligence documentation to identify potential material compliance risks. Partner with internal and external legal teams on identified compliance related matters

* Develop comprehensive compliance risk reports and ensure timely completion of prioritized post close compliance risk mitigation action plans

* Lead Optum Partner Services compliance program to include partnership with physician leaders to promote adherence, facilitate provider conflict of interest disclosure and review process

* Deploy and drive completion of required compliance training among provider populations

* Provide subject matter expertise for provider-centric policies, investigations, assessments, audits and reviews

* Proactively identify compliance issues/trends and implement effective mitigation actions

* Foster open communication with stakeholders to secure their understanding of compliance

* Lead multi-faceted projects to achieve key compliance objectives

* Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences

* Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business.

* Develop/maintain regulatory and operational knowledge of the enterprise

* Lead and develop team of compliance professionals

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.

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Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree

* 7+ years of demonstrated experience leading and implementing a comprehensive physician practice Compliance Program, based on the seven elements

* Extensive experience in developing and validating compliance in clinic and physician practice environments

* Previous experience in conducting compliance due diligence assessments preferred

* Demonstrated ability to lead a team and influence in a large matrixed organization

* Adept at assessing complex problems and delivering innovative compliance solutions

* Exceptional written, verbal, critical thinking, organizational, problem solving and presentational skills

UnitedHealth Group is a global organization that's making a difference in the lives of more than 85 million people. We are influencing how health care continues to improve - what could be more meaningful than that? Join us and do your life's best work.SM

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.

Already Fortune 6, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.

Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

Colorado Residents Only: The salary/hourly range for Colorado residents is $94,500 to $171,700 (add additional reference for sales and physicians). Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Keywords: Associate Director, Compliance, Telecommute