Communication Specialist

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Communication Specialist will effectively and efficiently manage communications materials and campaigns to internal audiences surrounding significant planned and unplanned events. Manage the development and distribution of communication material to support Optum Rx capabilities.

If you reside in Eden Prairie, MN, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* and work onsite as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Development and coordination of communications to the Optum Rx community, establishing consistency in approach and delivery of internal messages
• Work closely with other business partners (including clinical, marketing, public relations, customer service, and others) to coordinate communications to internal audiences
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and marketing colleagues to strengthen various internal communication channels
• Maintain strong working knowledge of Optum Rx and Optum business policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher 
• 3+ years’ of experience in communications 
• 1+ years’ of internal communication planning experience
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to write clearly for various communications materials and channels and multiple internal audiences. 
• Familiarity with various social media platforms preferred 
• Excellent attention to detail, oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects while meeting or exceeding deadline expectations 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 
• Strong creative energy and a flexible, proactive approach to problem solving 
• Ability to work successfully independently and within cross-functional teams, often under demanding and/or changing deadlines 
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization 
• Ability to work effectively with multiple partners on multiple, simultaneous projects 
• Ability to function as both a team leader and team member 
• Ability to synthesize complex information from various sources and make recommendations 
• Ability to apply knowledge and expertise to identify potential issues that could impact desired outcomes