Account Executive at Optum in Winston-Salem, NC

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Account Executive you will be responsible for developing and maintaining referral relationships to support patient admissions and agency growth. This role serves as a key liaison between the organization and healthcare providers, facilities, and community partners, promoting home health services while ensuring compliance with regulations and payer requirements. As the Account Executive you will work collaboratively with the clinical and administrative teams to achieve census and revenue goals while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centered care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains solid referral relationships with healthcare providers, facilities, and community partners to support admissions and agency growth
• Educates healthcare professionals, patients, and families about home care services and promotes Amedisys within the community
• Coordinates patient referrals and admissions, including obtaining required documentation and partnering with clinical and administrative teams
• Conducts on-site visits, assesses patient needs, identifies barriers to care, and responds to customer concerns in a timely manner
• Maintains accurate CRM records, documents sales activity, and meets territory goals for admissions, product mix, payor mix, and target accounts

Please note: This role will require you to travel 50% or more within the assigned territory.

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:

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare related business development/outreach role
• Reliable transportation, current driver's license, and liability insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree

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 $xx,xxx to $xx,xxx 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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.