Job Description
No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. The rewards for performance are significant. You'll help improve the health of millions. And you'll do your life's best work.(sm)The primary role of the Data Analyst is to develop effective and high quality healthcare program integrity analytics that meet business requirements. Technical abilities include following team and industry coding best practices, data analysis, performance tuning, unit testing, and system testing support utilizing SQL, Python, and other similar tools.You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Develop healthcare payment integrity analyticsWrite complex SQL queries to validate dataUnderstand data structure and content, perform query tuningSupport business analysts; translate business requirements to technical specifications
Required Qualifications:5+ years of Data Analysis experience using SQL2+ years of experience in health care payment integrity analytics and working with large data sets Proficiency coding overpayment analytics using SQL Knowledge of medical coding concepts (Claims data, Procedure codes, Diagnosis codes, Provider and Member data) Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceCognos/Tableau report development experienceOther tools/languages - Python, JavaScript, R, SparkCareers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.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.Job Keywords: SQL Data Analyst, telecommute, telecommuter, remote, work from home