Essential Plan Account Manager, NY
Optum/UHG · New York, New York, United States · US
Sales
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Dentist
Demand70
Career growth60
Healthcare fit55
Remote potential35
5-year outlook
Compensation likely includes base plus variable pay tied to enrollment and sales performance. Career growth can lead to senior account management, sales leadership, or health plan business development roles.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-10-02
Intelligence details
Flexible work details
- Eligible countries
- United States
- License jurisdiction
- US
- Profession fit
- Dentist
- Rate period
- Hourly
Eligibility, licensing, and location restrictions can change. Always confirm details on the source posting before applying.
Why this is worth applying to
Worth considering for clinicians who want to move into health plan sales, community outreach, or account management, especially in New York. Less suitable for those seeking clinical-adjacent analytical, informatics, or quality roles.
Who should apply
Clinicians with strong interpersonal and community engagement skills, interest in health insurance enrollment, and comfort with field-based sales. Nurses, allied health professionals, IMGs, and healthcare graduates in NY may find it a viable non-clinical pivot.
CV angle
Frame clinical experience as relationship building, patient education, community outreach, provider engagement, and territory management. Highlight any sales, customer service, CRM, presentation, or pipeline tracking experience; quantify patient panels, outreach events, or provider relationships where possible.
Skills to highlight
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
- B2B Sales
- Pipeline Management
- Presentation Skills
- Health Plan Knowledge
- Territory Management
- Communication
Role summary
Field-based account manager for UnitedHealthcare's Essential Plan in New York, responsible for enrolling eligible members and building relationships with providers, community organizations, and businesses to drive membership growth.
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