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This budgeted replacement request is to backfill a dedicated hybrid Service Account Manager position supporting the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), which serves 49,840 members and generates $1.5 million in annual revenue. The position has been vacant since March 2026. The ASRS contract requires a minimum of one full-time, on-site customer service representative in the Phoenix office for the first 20,000 Medicare Plan Participants, plus one additional representative for each additional 10,000 participants, or as needed to maintain high participant satisfaction.
This is a full-time position. Employees are required to work standard business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Arizona time, with flexibility to work occasional overtime during peak season based on business needs.
We provide several weeks of on-the-job training, with training hours aligned to your regular work schedule.
If you are located in Phoenix, AZ, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned client, client staff, and internal team members to support shared goals
- Provide first-level triage, response, and resolution for escalated issues involving internal and external customers
- Investigate and manage escalated member-level issues through root cause analysis, and communicate outcomes to internal partners or external client or members in person, by phone, or in writing
- Accurately document and track all issues and activities in the issue tracking database
- Serve as a liaison between internal and external customers to support member-level issue resolution, identify and escalate trends, respond to inquiries, and act as a benefits and program subject matter expert
- Enhance the delivery of benefits and services by providing dedicated on-site support and guidance to a large or complex client, including attending meetings, preparing and delivering reports, managing issue inventory, responding to emails and phone calls, and supporting in-person conversations as needed
- Rotate between telecommuting and working directly at the client site as required by contract
- Track, trend, and proactively review account activity to identify service opportunities and drive process improvements based on trend analysis
- Serve as an eligibility liaison between the client and internal eligibility team by managing and verifying documentation and entering eligibility transactions directly into the client's eligibility system
- Support the maintenance of policy and procedure documentation
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 equivalent work experience
- Active Accident & Health license in the candidate's state of residence, or ability to obtain the license within 90 days of hire
- 18 years of age or older
- 2+ years of account management experience
- 2+ years of health care industry experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and presentation tools, including creating and editing documents and spreadsheets, managing calendars and rules, and preparing and delivering presentations
- Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with clients, members, and internal partners
- Demonstrated solid attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy in data entry and documentation
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners to achieve shared business goals
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Ability to work full-time during standard business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Arizona time, with flexibility to work occasional overtime during peak season based on business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of business, client service, or account support experience
- Medicare insurance experience
- Experience working at or supporting a client site
- Experience resolving escalated member or customer issues
- Experience working with eligibility systems or benefits administration
*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 $72,800 - $130,000 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.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Active Accident and Health license in the candidate’s state of residence, or ability to obtain the license within 90 days of hire
- Be at least 18 years old
- 2 or more years of account management experience
- 2 or more years of health care industry experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and presentation tools, including creating and editing documents and spreadsheets, managing calendars and rules, and preparing and delivering presentations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation
- Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Ability to work full-time from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Arizona time, with occasional overtime during peak season
- 2 or more years of business, client service, or account support experience
- Medicare insurance experience
- Experience working at or supporting a client site
- Experience resolving escalated member or customer issues
- Experience working with eligibility systems or benefits administration
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.
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Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.