Clinical Analytic Consultant - Chicago, IL or Irvine, CA

The Clinical Analytic Consultant is responsible for providing data-driven strategic insights, customized innovative analytic approaches and providing insightful management opportunities for strategic clients in a Prescription Benefit Management setting.  
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
 
Primary Responsibilities:


Efficiently extract and manipulate pharmacy claim data for internal and external clients
Collaborate with the clinical account management team and other internal departments to support the analytic needs of one or more clients
Design, execute, and maintain advanced PBM analytics, conduct and evaluate trend analyses, and present clinical and financial opportunities based on analytic insights to clients
Use logic and analytic skills to perform client analyses in response to specific business questions and communicate the findings, including data sources, methodology, outcomes and recommendations

Required Qualifications:


5+ years of experience in quantitative analytics, conducting advanced analytic modeling for large claims databases with real - world application
3+ years of experience working with administrative pharmacy and medical claims data

3+ years of experience consulting with internal and external clients to drive insights and action from analytics
1+ year of experience working in PBM and /or managed care
Experience writing and executing code in SQL &/or SAS
1+ years of experience preparing and giving formal presentations to clients
Proficient computer skills including in Microsoft Outlook and Office
Ability to travel up to 20%
  
Preferred Qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree:  Master’s Degree in Math, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Public Health, Health Economics or a related quantitative field

Consulting experience within a PBM
Experience working with State governments contracts or large employer groups
 
Careers with OptumRx. We’re one of the largest and most innovative pharmacy benefits managers in the US, serving more than 12 million people nationwide. Here you’ll fill far more than prescriptions. As a member of one of our pharmacy teams, you’re empowered to be your best and do whatever it takes to help each customer. You’ll find unrivaled support and training as well as a wealth of growth and development opportunities driven by your performance and limited only by your imagination. Join us. There’s no better place to help people live healthier lives while doing your life’s best work.(sm)
 
 
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.
 
 
Job Keywords: Data analyst, clinical analyst, data analyst, healthcare, Pharmacy Benefits Management, PBM, managed care, medical metrics, quality measures, SQL, Excel, medical claims, pharmacy claims, SAS, Chicago, IL, Irvine, CA
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