Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

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.

Welcome to one of the toughest and most fulfilling ways to help people, including you, live healthier lives. We offer the latest tools, most intensive training program in the industry and nearly limitless opportunities for advancement. Join us and start doing your life's best work.

This position requires on-site EHS compliance auditing. This role uses Environmental, Health, & Safety expertise to ensure regulatory, compliance, and accreditation requirements are met as well as support operational excellence. In this position, the individual will be responsible for auditing of retail/client retail, home delivery, infusion, and specialty audit work and will complete approximately 4-8 on-site or on-site/virtual audits per month. Under minimum supervision, responsible for supporting the administration of safe and healthy working conditions for all employees. Investigates conditions that may affect employee health and comfort.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as EHS compliance assessor for all pharmacy segments within a specified region (Approx. 65% of job responsibility)
• Assist with the development, documentation and maintenance of environmental health and safety (EHS) programs (e.g. hazardous materials, emergency response plans) in compliance with Federal, State and Local legislation
• Partner with External Consultant on inspections and instruct Consultant on requirements for industrial hygiene sampling
• Review industrial hygiene sampling reporting and investigating to obtain data for use in determining sources of exposure
• Acts as a representative responding to and maintaining records for OptumRx regulator programs (respirator protection, powered industrial trucks (PIT), safety committees, etc.)
• Support location leaders in understanding their results and how to resolve findings. Educate and inform leaders on Optum Rx policies and practices as well as new regulations and practices
• Performs other duties as directed

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 related experience and in-depth knowledge of the environment, health and safety regulations
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel (car, train, plane) up to 50% of the year
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associated Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Professional Engineer (PE)
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Clean-Room, and government regulatory requirements and guidelines
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or equivalent credentials

*All Telecommuters 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 salary for this role will range from $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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