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Senior Director, Optum Health Payment Integrity - Remote

Optum/UHG · Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States · US

Posted 60+ days ago

Healthcare Consulting
Remote
Not yet analysed
Demand80
Career growth70
Healthcare fit55
Remote potential85
5-year outlook
Expect competitive executive-level compensation with growth potential in healthcare operations leadership, likely in the high six figures to low seven figures depending on performance and market.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
senior
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-08

Intelligence details

Why this is worth applying to

For clinicians with significant operations or management experience, this is a strong transition into healthcare administration leadership. However, it is not entry-level and requires proven vendor management and claims operations expertise.

Who should apply

Physicians, nurses, or allied health professionals with an MBA or healthcare management background, especially those with experience in payer operations, utilization management, or claims review.

CV angle

Highlight clinical knowledge to demonstrate understanding of medical necessity, coding, and claims review. Emphasize leadership, vendor management, process improvement, and financial forecasting skills.

Skills to highlight

  • Leadership
  • Vendor Management
  • Claims Processing
  • Data Analysis
  • Healthcare Compliance
  • Process Improvement
  • Financial Forecasting

Role summary

Senior Director overseeing payment integrity operations for Optum Health, managing vendor programs, claims auditing, and fraud detection to ensure savings and compliance.

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