Visual Basic Programmer/Analyst, Atlanta GA - Full-time / Part-time

UnitedHealth Group is growing!  Our Atlanta, Georgia office is currently searching for a Visual Basic Programmer/Analyst to join our growing team.  In this position, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of enterprise level software based technical solutions for the company's current and future software applications.

Specific team responsibilities include providing technical services to underpin our new customer and solution implementation projects as well as through our support services for customers in general production.  Assist with ongoing development, integration and deployment solutions for the company's clients, software products and hosting infrastructure.  Provide technical implementation support to the Implementation Specialists and Client Support and assure our technical services are provided in the most effective and efficient manner

Additional Responsibilities:

• Build data interfaces in a team environment along with an internal Implementation Manager and client resources


• Write processes utilizing Pervasive Data Integrator (Data Junction), VB Script, VB.net and other software to load hospital and clinic EDI and other types of data into applications


• Work with key customers to assist them through resolution of their issues (while in implementation or in general production)


• Mentor and cross train peers in all areas of technical services that you will support


• Analyze systems, EDI data and user requirements


• Develop written system and technical designs and specifications


• Develop programs, scripts, and deployment solutions where needed


• System Design, development, testing and implementation


• Serve as the established technical expert on assigned systems


• Pursue continuing education, addressing analysis and upgrading of technical skills


• Maintain existing processes for any changes that occur in formats of data files received from the client or vendor


• Support existing posting processes for day-to-day support of any failed/incomplete tasks
   

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

• 4 years experience working in a technical position supporting and developing technical solutions using various technical tools


• 3 years experience working with VB6 and VB.Net Framework using Object Oriented methodology


• 3 years experience working with MS SQL 2005, 2008, 2012 and/or MS Access database skills


• 2 years experience working with Microsoft Windows Operation systems: Windows 7, XP, Server 2000, Server 2003


• Effectively use Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Understand and follow programming and documentation standards and software development life cycle.


• Work with formatted text files and balance the files.
   

Assets: 

•  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar area of expertise


• Pervasive Data Integrator (Data Junction)


• Health Care Technical Experience: EDI X12 formats 835, 837i, 837p, UB04 and CMS1500


• Exposure to Patient Financial Systems (Star, HBOC, McKesson, EPIC, MS4, Meditech or similar software package)


• Able to multi-task in a fast pace environment


• Able to independently research, analyze, and determine appropriate course of action for complex technical solutions


• Professionally communicate with clients, staff, internal management and outside vendors


• Compose and prepare complex written materials in a logical, comprehensive and concise manner, write detailed and accurate technical specifications


• Prioritize workload and effectively meet critical deadlines

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

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.