Senior Data Analyst – National Remote

Requisition Number: 2288640
Job Category: Business & Data Analytics
Primary Location: Eden Prairie, MN, US
(Remote considered)

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for providing individual member case level clinical summaries.  This manual review and summarized recapitulation require strict adherence to PHI laws as well as additional clinical sensitivity. The role will be managing incoming requests, volume and timing within strict service level agreement time constraints. The goal of the senior data analyst is to create appropriate level information for our teams in answering case level questions.

The Senior Data Analyst utilizes clinical expertise and clinical documentation practices as well as Optum specific tools for best practice and compliance with the mission/philosophy, standards, goals and core values of Optum. 

This role will directly support our UHC partners in delivering holistic information.  The role requires a high level of self-direction, ability to adhere to processes and PHI laws is critical to success. 

This position does not have patient care duties, does not have direct patient interactions, and has no role relative to patient care.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provides expert level review & summary of clinical notes following minimum amount of information necessary
  • Conducts timely follow-up communication with requestors regarding clarifications to their request, policy and timing of deliverables
  • Provides detailed clinical review in Care Coordination system with clear and concise summarization
  • This role will be required to perform other duties as needed
  • Provides behind the scenes client account support that directly impacts the client NPS scores
  • Provides complete follow through on all requests for clarification and delivery of summary
  • This role is an individual contributor & requires collaboration with other nurses in similar roles as well as flexibility to meet additional job needs on demand
  • Provides timely feedback to requesters
  • This role requires excellent critical thinking and written skills
  • This position demands PHI adherence 

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:

  • High School Diploma / GED (or higher) 
  • 5+ years of clinical RN experience
  • 5+ years of experience using a PC in a Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Electronic Medical Records

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BSN degree
  • Certified Case Manager certification
  • Experience communicating & working closely with remote team members in all forms, instant messaging, telephonic, email, etc

*All Telecommuters 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. 

    

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 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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Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2288640

Business Segment Optum

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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