Sr RCM Data Analyst - Remote

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.

As a Data Analyst you will be responsible for operational reporting of RCM data for Optum’s health system partners.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop BI/Reporting solutions to meet stakeholder needs and drive business value
• Consult with stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather requirements, create relevant content, and proactively develop BI/Reporting solutions
• Collaborate with lines of business to shape business needs into analytics solutions and communicate results
• Access and review data related to ambulatory RCM practices, ensuring all data elements are correct for accurate reporting
• Identify solutions to non-standard requests and problems, solving complex issues and conducting analyses
• Create user-friendly documentation, including user guides, to enable stakeholders to effectively use delivered solutions
• Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring insights are easily understood and actionable
• Provide training and act as a point of contact for stakeholders regarding delivered solutions
• Act as a resource for others with less experience
• Be comfortable working independently while being part of a close-knit team
  
  

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

• 4+ years of experience as a Data Analyst
• 2+ years of experience supporting healthcare revenue cycle analytics
• Proven advanced skills utilizing Excel (i.e.: Complicated formulas, PowerQuery, etc.)
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI (preferred), Tableau, Qlik, Looker etc.
• Experience with Business Objects, SQL
• Experience in communicating and articulating trends, values, and metrics based on data and underlying root cause
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated familiarity with working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Ability to be a critical thinker
• Proven ability to work with minimal guidance; seeks guidance on only the most complex tasks
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
  
  

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. 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.