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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Analytics Transformation Analyst is responsible for supporting the analytics team in the initial engagement of new client implementations. This position will be responsible for engaging with both internal and external stakeholders related to the development and validation of performance measurements for new clients. The qualified candidate for this position is a naturally curious, self-motivated and a problem solver.  The position is responsible for providing analysis and data compilation on business needs. The position is responsible for developing clear documentation and action plans to create metric definitions, calculations, and reporting.  This is an analytical role with the primary focus of providing transformation support for new client implementations in analytics, managing contract metric requirements and interim operational reporting needs.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Experience/knowledgeable in healthcare revenue cycle management (e.g., patient access, revenue integrity, billing, coding, denials management, claims reimbursement) 
• Decision support and data analysis
• Understand key revenue cycle metrics and performance indicators and provide reporting of operational and financial performance
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) findings of analyses and audits to support operation and financial decisions
• Gather data from Epic to support performance measurement baselining and trending to assist with the development service level targeting
• Complete Ad-hoc data request on an as needed to basis to support new client engagement initiative across all pillars of an engagement
• Develop and support interim service level performance reporting for new client engagements
• Complete requirement documentation for all service level performance metrics
• Understand and represent Optum Business Intelligence and services and how they will improve partner operations
• Assist team leaders with special projects and priority analysis assignments
• Effective at working at both a data detail level and a strategic thinking level
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Project responsibilities may include:
  • Analyzing large data sets and identifying and interpreting patterns and trends in the data
  • Managing multiple client-related priorities concurrently and addressing issues accordingly
  • Communicating project status regularly with manager

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:

• 3+ years in a revenue cycle healthcare setting
• 1+ years SQL experience
• 1+ years EPIC experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proven ability to analyze data to identify trends and issues
• Proven solid relationship building skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current/active Epic certification(s) with at least one Clarity Data Model certification
• Proven solid analytical and organizational skills
• Proven high degree of self-motivation, versatility, and flexibility
• Proven intuitive and skilled at problem solving
• Proven excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.

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.