Data Analyst 1 - Risk Adjustment

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. TheRisk Adjustment Analystsupports the Risk Adjustment Decision Support team by providing professional assistance, project management, and recommendations on business needs. The position is responsible for providing basic analysis skills, monitoring organizational performance to plan, identifying factors to determine and recommend areas of business development and enhancement, and developing clear action plans to drive processes. If you reside near San Antonio, TX, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges. You will be required to come onsite three times per week. Standard business hours. Primary Responsibilities: • Maintains systematic reporting/analysis processes and procedures to ensure timely delivery of daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports/analyses to support key departmental and corporate initiatives • Manages RADS Mailbox created to support reporting/tool users, answer questions about metrics or other risk adjustment analytics related topics that customers come forward with • Serves as the liaison between departments, markets and IT for all Risk Adjustment reporting needs. Works with developer to troubleshoot errors and data inconsistencies and communicates resolutions to issues as directed by self, staff, regional market leadership, and corporate management • Acts as a single point of contact for assigned Risk Adjustment programs and projects, as warranted. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates programs and projects, coordinates business goals and objectives, collaborates with project team members, develops measurable project goals and objectives and monitors progress to completion. Facilitates communication between team members and identifies and coordinates assignment of internal and external resources to meet project requirements • Conducts project meetings to include meeting regularly with project team to review deliverables and deadlines. Responsible for developing and updating various types of project documentation such as communication plans, project schedules, issue logs, etc. • Responsible for documenting and updating changes to workflow, training plans, policies and procedures, as directed • Performs business analysis using appropriate project tools to help support Risk Adjustment Operations • Coordinates/facilitates meetings; prepares draft agendas for review with VP; issues agendas with appropriate backup materials; sets up mega meeting; takes minutes, and provides follow-up correspondence • Performs all other related duties as assigned 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) • 2+ years of data analysis, reporting or healthcare operations experience • Advanced level of PC proficiency (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint, Business Maps, Microsoft Project) Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences, or other quantitative discipline • Healthcare experience • quality / risk adjustment experience • Possession of strong analytical skills used in evaluating and analyzing data • Experience in creating dashboards and reporting visualization using Tableau • Coding experience to include SAS, SQL, Python and/or R • Experience utilizing databases and data management • Ability to interact one-on-one and consult with all levels of leadership • Excellent oral and written communication skills • All Telecommuters 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 $58,800 to $105,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. #RPO ,#yellow