Clinical Operations Data Analyst Telecommute

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:Develop, analyze, and interpret the key drivers of operational health care trendsDevelop client operational reporting Understand, identify, and apply common healthcare trend formulas to define key performance indicators for clinical operationsMonitor historical and current data trends to make recommendations and predictions for staffing, gaps in care etcPerform statistically sound modeling and analyses with application to current business needsPresent data and analysis in a meaningful and easy to understand manner to influence and provide guidance on data driven strategic decisionsProactively provide management with unbiased advice and opinions regarding clinical program strategyAnticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet themServe as a subject matter expert and thought leader in the evaluation and assessment of new processes, tools, and technologies to ensure that the team stays at the frontier of AnalyticsDesigns, develops, tests, documents and maintains database queries, extracts and reportsRecommends and implements new or modified reporting methods and procedures to improve report content and completeness of informationServes as a resource to staff, answering questions and assisting with department informatics, reporting and trending, and workflow/operational issuesWorks with internal and external department customers to define and document requirements to enrich reporting capabilitiesDevelops systematic reporting processes and procedures to ensure timely delivery of reporting to team, management and external clientsTroubleshoots data integrity issues, analyzes data for completeness to meet business goals and trendingTransfers data into meaningful, professional and easy to understand formats for various audiencesSupports complex projects that require cross functional coordination Performs analysis by developing and executing SQL queries on various sets of data streams, inclusive of normalizing data as needed, and evaluates downstream business systems, processes, and/or organizational impactsYou’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:College Degree in Engineering/Statistics/Economics/Computer Science/Mathematics/Business Administration or any associated degree (with a solid quantitative background)3 + years of experience working in the health care industry; specifically managed care3 + years of experience measuring clinical operational performance through common opreational KPI’s, analyzing medical claims data, clinical activity data and understanding, identifying and applying common healthcare trend formulas3 + years of experience retrieving data from large, complex databasesProficient in Microsoft OfficeProficient manipulating standard reports in tools such as Tableau to identify emerging trends, anomalies and deviations from expected resultsAbility to develop and apply statistical methods to evaluate program performanceAbility to Perform analytic dataset creation and statistical modeling, and summarize resultsHighly skilled accessing and retrieving data from traditional RDBMs and cloud data repositoriesTrack record of applying data-driven insights to improve performanceFull COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationPreferred Qualifications:Experience in Medicare Advantage and/or MedicaidWorking knowledge of Snowflake interfaceWorking knowledge of innovation, ThoughtSpotKnowledge of Health Care Industry and/or experience in HEDIS, CAHPS/HOS, Medicare Advantage Part D (MAPD) operations and STARSKnowledge and or experience with reading and interpreting contracts related to Healthcare relationshipsProficiency in SQL or similar programming language and developing efficient, well performing queriesAbility to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet non-negotiable deadlinesSolid communication skills: Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, explain methods, and interpret findingsTo protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employmentCareers 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)Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $97,300 to $176,900. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $97,300 to $176,900. 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 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.Brand: OptumInsightJob ID: 2116978Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: Clinical