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As a Senior Data Analyst in the Quality Performance Analytics team in Optum, you will be working with data that contributes to clinical quality gap closures, and the improvement of Medicare Stars & HEDIS measures. Responsibilities include reporting and analysis, data validations, consulting between internal and external teams, proactively identifying performance improvement opportunities, and being a subject matter expert on all things Quality Measures and Star Ratings through the use of data analytics, technology, reference material, following specifications, and providing operational support.
This position will Partner with stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop tools and models such as segmentation, dashboards, data visualizations, decision aids, and business case analysis to support Optum Health. The analyst will also serve as a liaison between business users and IT report developers to understand reporting needs, develop requirements, and ensure data architecture is implemented to support alignment with business requirements.
The reporting and dashboard development capabilities include, but are not limited to analysis, design, development, testing, debugging, following best practices for standards & methods, documentation, maintenance, new development, operations and delivery. To do so means learning backend data and quality measure specifications. Help build reporting and data visualizations to create data driven analytics that drive strategies and measure interventions to ensure our populations achieve 4+ Star goals.
The roles covered by the Senior Data Analyst include primary development and maintenance activities across all technology functions (currently Power BI, Tableau, and others) to ensure that we deliver data with high quality for our users, applications, and services and to understand customer needs.
This position will assist in the design, development, implementation, testing, deploying, monitoring and maintaining the delivery of data in a systematic method.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
Use technical skills to manipulate data using primary SQL (Snowflake) and Power BI or secondarily Tableau, Excel, or other tools to provide actionable information to internal customers in support of their business goals by business & product line
Help build reporting and data visualizations to create data driven analytics that drive strategies and measure interventions to ensure our populations achieve 4+ Star goals
Recommends and implements new or modified reporting methods and procedures to improve report content and completeness of information. Assists in testing new reports and ongoing support of existing solutions, including defect identification and resolution
Ensure completion of yearly projects in support of team specific roadmap items that support business goals
Build best practice data quality monitoring to ensure all data/report products exceed customer expectations. Incorporate quality into the planning/design phases; build quality assurance activities; utilize data audits; identify and fix root causes vs short term solutions
Design and review data structures for data management purposes with team
Support team members by leading projects, sharing ideas, and reviewing work of others. Work with internal business partners to interpret, develop, & document report specifications, provide data-driven direction & guidance for Stars and clinical quality improvement
Anticipate end user data needs, be curious and proactively communicate ideas to stakeholders
Utilize critical thinking and critical thinking skills. Pro-actively identifies patterns in issues and research root-cause to improve overall quality
Create best practice and use best practice in deliverables
Assist in processes to collect, cleanse, and enrich data coming into our data platform
Evaluate data and reports for accuracy and validity; ensure that reporting meets customer requirements / regulations
Support analysis of complex data for trending and patterns; recognize significance of findings and identify improvement opportunities; participate in making program and process recommendations
Keep a full load and manage multiple projects being able to report out on progress and present analyses and findings to various stakeholders
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 in Health Care Analytics
4+ years of experience with database tools: SQL or Python and/or similar data manipulation tools
4+ years of experience with analytics/visualization tools: Power BI, Tableau, or others
3+ years of experience with process improvement, workflow, benchmarking, and/or evaluation of business processes
1+ years of experience working in HEDIS, Pharmacy or Medicare Star Ratings
Proficient with Microsoft software programs (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to interpret Clinical Quality, HEDIS, and/or Pharmacy measure specifications
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, complex organization managing multiple projects
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task in high volume workload situations
Proven skilled in communication, both written and verbal
Proven solid people skills and ability to interact collaboratively with internal business partners across multiple departments
Proven excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with special attention to accuracy and detail.
Proven self-starter with a proven ability to take ownership of job responsibilities and ensure successful completion of all projects and requests
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of and experience using Stars / HEDIS data
Working with healthcare data to support end user data requirements
Experience using large, diverse healthcare data for analytic purposes.
Understand Star Rating, PQA, HEDIS and NCQA technical specifications to apply measure criteria.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support team members
Demonstrated ability to automate data pipelines for reports or data delivery
Demonstrated ability to mentor other team members in upgrading their skill sets
Proven excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven highly analytical, curious, and creative
Proven comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
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.
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