Business Analyst, Data Conversions

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.    

As a Data Conversions Business Analyst, you would be responsible for supporting the workflow specific to the data conversion of member data from one system to another. Will be accountable for pulling crosswalk data files for timely and accurate submission to business partners to have data ready for client effective dates. You will also be responsible for backing up the person who assigns work to the team, assisting with training and attending business partner meetings.

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:

• Establish productive, professional, and collaborative relationships with business partners, as well as members of the internal Optum team
• Understand source data and create crosswalk mapping files that accurately capture the member data specific to the conversion request
• Meet established dates to achieve data conversions for client effective dates
• Work with conversion management, team, and business partners to manage client expectations and receive approvals of crosswalk documents
• Contribute to standard data conversion process, tools, and methodologies to ensure consistency
• Assist with the enhancement of processes within the team
• Ad-hoc project assistance, as needed
• Solves moderately complex problems and/or conducts moderately complex analysis

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 Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) or Healthcare experience in an operational role
• 1+ years of analysis experience with a solid understanding of data storage and data manipulation
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Intermediate level of proficiency in RxClaim
• Demonstrated ability of solid written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to work overtime, if needed, during peak season

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in creating viable operational solutions in a cross-functional forum
• Experience using Copilot
• Intermediate level of proficiency in ServiceNow

Competencies and Best Practice for High Performers:

• Relevant operations and/or pharmacy operations experience
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work schedule and tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Adaptable to change
• Attention to detail
• Organized, ability to manage time
• Effective decision-making skills
• Advanced ability to gather, document, and support report requirements
• Ability to meet deadlines

*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 hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 - $52.00 per hour 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.