Senior Network Pricing Consultant 2370599 | Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Remote

Senior Network Pricing Consultant

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.

A Senior Network Pricing Consultant focuses on analyzing and repricing pharmacy claims to ensure accurate cost management. This role will work on pricing applications and projects related to the manipulation and analysis of data in support of a variety of analytic solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze and re-price existing client claims data to support client-specific data analytics using SQL server database
• Prepare competitive external and internal historical claims data for use in the development of RFP response submission activities
• Use relational database tools to re-price/trial adjudicate pharmacy claims
• Validate source data and interpret re-price/QA/trial adjudication and summary and detail report results
• Analyze source historical claims data for anomalies and/or trends in drug utilization patterns and costs
• Develop and/or analyze and refine existing analytical models and database queries as appropriate
• Conduct financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting
• Work closely with internal teams, including finance, accounting, and sales, to ensure accurate and efficient claim processing
• Keep detailed records of all pricing adjustments and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze complex data and identify trends and discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy in all aspects of claim analysis and pricing adjustments
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Understanding of PBM processes, regulations, and industry standards
• Strong skills in SQL and relational database tools

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of analytical experience in financial analysis, PBM healthcare pricing, network pricing or related discipline
• 2+ years of experience with SQL Server or other relational database solutions
• 2+ years of experience in writing complex SQL/PLSQL queries for data analysis and reconciliation
• 2+ years of analytical experience in data analysis
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• PBM experience
• SQL Server Azure experience
• Technical writing skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.