Data Analyst – Remote

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.   

 

Positions in this function include those responsible for analysis, troubleshooting, definition of issues, creating and understanding existing documentation of the process and tasks related to OptumCare Florida data management programs and applications and working closely with Solutions Leads and project teams. Our Data Analyst will provide expertise and insight into solutions involving multiple data sources, as well as tasks and timeline supporting delivery of business and technology solutions for their assigned area of focus. This position requires high levels of coordination and influence with multiple levels of indirect staff and multiple functions/departments.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Work with various client, operations, technical, and business partners to understand business, functional, and technical requirements and provide the appropriate level and balance of expertise and documentation to support the technical and operational delivery. Participate in the acceptance activities of the solutions and provide subject matter expertise to support teams to better assist their users
• Work with technical and operations teams to ensure business solution is defined and delivered for end users
• Accountable for all relevant activities from documentation, development, testing and operational readiness
• Works within a team to support and execute strategies and solutions meeting business, functional, and operational objectives while achieving technical efficiencies
• Able to provide viable solution recommendations and act as a subject matter expert regarding application integrations, especially with EMRs
• Able to manage communications, change management processes, and escalations
• Lead and influence others in the process to resolve highly complex or unusual business challenges that affect major functions or disciplines
• Support solutions and programs that impact markets, practices and providers as our customers and consumers

 

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: 

• 2+ years of healthcare data experience 
• 1+ years of experience with detailed business process, technical, and data analysis
• 1+ years of experience with preparing source to target mapping documentation
• 1+ years of T-SQL queries experience
• Experience developing QA test cases/scenarios for data products
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and problem solve/troubleshoot with both business and technical audiences at all levels of the organization

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience working in a highly matrixed environment
• Experience with SSIS or Informatica 
• Detail-oriented, analytic thinker
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned work with minimal oversight

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy 

 

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, or Washington, D.C.  Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. 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.