Data Analyst - Remote

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This position will help develop new reporting and analytical tools that will support our drive to 5 STAR performance for WellMed Central Quality. This individual will also support business analysts with BRD development, work with stakeholders to answer questions, perform UAT, and any other related ad hoc work as requested. The job duties: report creation via SQL, Alteryx or Tableau, and running QA and process verification for more senior developers. Role will require the individual to partner with stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop tools and models such as segmentation, dashboards, data visualizations, decision aids and business case analysis to support the organization. Other roles involved could include producing and managing the delivery of activity and value analytics to external stakeholders and clients.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Recommends and implements new or modified reporting methods and procedures to improve report content and completeness of information
• Troubleshoots data integrity issues, analyzes data for completeness to meet business needs, and proposes documented solution recommendations
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
• Develops data reporting processes and procedures to ensure timely delivery of daily, weekly, monthly, annual and ad hoc reporting to management
• Converts complex data from multiple sources into meaningful, professional and easy to understand formats for various audiences as defined by department guidelines
• Translates large quantities of in-depth data and creates reports that display the information’s overall significance
• Designs, develops, tests, documents and maintains database queries and data analysis
• Supports reporting and analysis on all business initiative projects
• Troubleshoots and coordinates resolutions for all issues related to reports supported by the department

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 Tableau development experience
• 2+ years of reporting/analytic experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology or related field (4 additional years of comparable work experience beyond the required years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree)
• 10% travel as needed
• Proficiency in SQL and developing efficient, well-performing queries

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a managed care environment.
• Experience with performance tuning tools and/or techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in high volume workload situations
• STARS/HEDIS experience
• Alteryx experience
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem solving capabilities with special attention to accuracy and detail
• Proven self-starter with a proven ability to take ownership of job responsibilities and ensure successful completion of all projects and requests

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OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare’s support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.