Healthcare Economic Consultant - Multiple Locations - Full-time / Part-time

Some people take things as they come. Others relentlessly push themselves to go farther. Combine health care and technology, which are two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet, with UnitedHealth Group's culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get: industry-leading health care services at a company that's improving the lives of millions. As the Health Care Economics Consultant you will design and develop reports and analyze data to measure clinical outcomes, network performance and methodology levers. You will investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and health care costs data. As the Consultant, you will interpret and analyze clinical data from various sources and recommend best approaches for its consolidation. Your analyses will be used to create viable, real-world solutions in a complex health care landscape. The work is as challenging as it is rewarding. You'll open doors to new opportunities. This is where bold people with big ideas are writing the next chapter in health care. Join us. There's never been a better time to do your life's best work.(sm)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Interpret and analyze claims, premium, capitation and membership data in support of Underwriting, Actuarial and utilization analyses


• Lead projects to completion by contributing to database creation, statistical modeling and financial reports


• Create and update automated processes within client databases


• Analyze reporting tools utilized by the internal customer groups


• Provide management with statistical findings and conclusions


• Identify potential areas for medical cost improvements and alternative pricing strategies


• Utilize excellent communication and presentation skills


• Practice ability to perform requested tasks with minimal direction


• Remain highly organized and able to work well under tight deadlines

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience


• 3+ years of work experience in a corporate setting


• 1+ years of health care experience working with claims data and medical codes


• Proficiency in performing data analytics


• At least a beginner level of proficiency with SQL, SAS and/or other statistical programs


• At least a beginner level of proficiency with MS Access


• At least an intermediate level of proficiency working with MS Excel including formulas, calculations, charts, graphs, etc.

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 14, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good. Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed. Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.

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