Healthcare Economic Consultant - Remote In Pst Or Mst

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. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth opportunities and your life's best work. (sm)

If you are located in PST or MST time zones, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Write SQL queries, create end-user reports, and apply varying analytical techniques to solve specific business problems
• Structure analytical results in an organized, visual manner to tell a meaningful, actionable story
• Develop comprehensive understanding of programs being measured
• Extracts, aggregates and QAs applicable data for measurement purposes
• Apply strong critical thinking skills to anticipate questions from key stakeholders and consider all aspects of an analysis before completion
• Identify, monitors, and analyzes principal health care cost drivers, by market segment and/or by provider, including utilization, referral patterns, and reimbursement rates
• Conduct analyses and reporting designed to inform and produce recommendations
• Prioritizes and organizes own work to meet deadlines
• Display and interpret data using visualization tools

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience working as a consultant in the healthcare industry with medical claims, membership, and provider data
• Expertise in MS Excel, with proficiency using formulas, PivotTables, linked worksheets, graphing and other reporting and presentation features
• Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and apply investigative skills in resolving issues
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Experience in data mining, statistical analysis, and data transformation / manipulation
• Proven highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
• Proven exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, written progress notes and supporting documentation
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to changes in both technology and business environments

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to manipulate laptop computer (or similar hardware) between office and site settings
• Ability to view screen and enter data into a laptop computer (or similar hardware) within a standard period of time
• Ability to establish a home office workspace

Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.

California, Colorado, Nevada, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Nevada, 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.

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