Facilities Coordinator - Remote

Optum 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.

Position Summary:

The Facilities Coordinator will own and optimize day-to-day facilities operations for their assigned FlexCare Infusion Centers and Summit Rheumatology offices. This role will be responsible for maintaining safe, clean, compliant, and functional spaces for patients and staff across all locations via local clinic managers and third-party vendors. This position will also assist the Director of Facilities & Expansion on new facility projects, including tenant improvement buildouts.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This job operates in a remote work setting with 20-25% travel. Travel work environments include operating healthcare clinics and active build sites
• Executes preventative maintenance strategies for annual facility maintenance and management.
• Coordinating certification and calibration of fire and safety systems, building systems, and other equipment
• Ensures facilities compliance with accrediting and other regulatory requirements
• Attends bi-weekly facilities briefs both with the Director of Facilities & Expansion and local clinic staff to maintain communication and consistency
• Acts as primary communicator and schedule coordinator with local staff, contractors, and third-party vendors to ensure facility needs and requests are met with quality and timely results
• Maintains thorough documentation of all facilities-related issues or projects, including pertinent account information and local contact information
• Ensures clinical service accounts and utilities set-up
• Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers

Competency Statements:

• Experienced in optimizing resource allocation and identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality standards
• Knowledgeable about relevant local, state, and federal regulations governing facilities management, with a proven track record of ensuring compliance and mitigating risks
• Experienced in leading and motivating a diverse team of facilities professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment, and providing opportunities for skill development and career advancement
• Well-organized and experienced in prioritizing incoming work order requests
• Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills are a must for this position

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:

• 2+ years of experience with large scale project management in healthcare construction fields and/or facilities management/construction management
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Proven exceptional time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and remotely
• Willing or ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Valid Driver's License and Insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in writing and reviewing technical documents such as standard operating procedures, contracts, business associate agreements, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate the identification of reliable costs effective construction contractors in various locations within designated markets
• Experience using Asana or other project management platforms
• Experienced with state and local construction laws and regulations

*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 hourly pay for this role will range from $xx.xx to $xx.xx per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.