HEDIS User Acceptance Testing Analyst - 2374852

HEDIS User Acceptance Testing Analyst - 2374852

EMPLOYER:    Optum Services Inc.

JOB TITLE:    HEDIS User Acceptance Testing Analyst

LOCATION:    1 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (Telecommuting available from anywhere in the U.S.)

DUTIES:    Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of user interface and reporting based applications that include  application analysis, data validation, and testing; read and write SQL, Python, PySpark, and shell scripts with knowledge of joins, table and view properties, and ability to  review and understand data dictionaries as it relates to a database environment; work with health plan data; develop data driven metrics to identify gaps and implement targeted interventions to improve results on key performance measures; perform analytics and investigative research; evaluate and prioritize data supported quality improvement recommendations to customers; merge and append data from multiple sources; provide subject matter guidance to clients on data issues and data questions; provide strategic and operational support in preparation of the HEDIS Roadmap, HOQ, and HEDIS audit; manage and prioritize large, high visibility projects; analyze, review, forecast, and trend complex data, review the accuracy and interpretation of others' work; develop and implement  business solutions through research and analysis of data and business processes; and support short and long term operational and strategic business activities through analysis and testing. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the United States.

REQUIREMENTS:    Employer will accept a Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field and 60 months of experience in job offered or in an analyst-related occupation. 
Experience must include:

*    HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) processes including measure calculation, reporting, validation, and submission activities;
*    Health plan data domains including Member, Enrollment, Provider, Lab, Visits, Pharmacy, and related datasets;
*    Handle supplemental data for HEDIS reporting;
*    CMS Quality Rating System concepts;
*    Measure analytics to perform investigative research and root cause analysis;
*    Translate and integrate data from multiple formats and data warehouses such as merge and append data from diverse sources;
*    Claims data and claims processing workflows;
*    Evaluate and prioritize recommendations for quality improvement initiatives for customers;
*    Develop data-driven metrics to identify gaps and implement interventions to improve performance on key measures; and
*    User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for user interfaces and reporting applications related to HEDIS
RATE OF PAY:  $127,421 - $161,154/ per year

Please apply via careers.uhg.com and search for job #2374852

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.

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.