Senior Healthcare Economics Consultant - Franklin, TN

No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward than UnitedHealth Group. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. The rewards for performance are significant. As the Senior Health Care Economics Consultant, you will perform critical research and investigation of key business problems. Using phenomenal analytical skills, you will develop and improve quantitative data analytics and set performance targets for the enterprise. As a subject matter expert, you will interpret and analyze clinical data from various sources and recommend best approaches for its consolidation. You will lead a team in identifying potential areas for medical cost improvements and alternative pricing strategies. There are new challenges and bigger rewards around every turn. Now is the time, and this the place where you'll find a career in which you can make a big difference in our company, our industry, even our world. Join us. And start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Primary Responsibilities:


Partner with Business Analyst and Data Analyst teams to plan, refine, and complete large development effort projects spanning multiple business teams

Collect and prepare executive level updates for weekly and monthly project updates

Focus on driving productivity and quality of algorithm outputs to allow identification staff to  achieve and exceed monthly goals

Develop, collect and analyze metrics and data to formulate fact-based decisions and  proactively implement process improvements

Use metrics, excellent time management skills and leadership skills to ensure business  objectives and goals are met
 

 
Required Qualifications:


Strong healthcare analysis skills and knowledge of statistical calculation and interpretation

Project Management experience required (Agile Methodology experience preferred, ITIL, SCRUM, etc.)

Possess excellent time management and prioritization skills in order to meet multiple  deadlines; comfortable working in a high-paced / high production area

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

High degree of proficiency in Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint

Ability to maintain understanding of numerous client processes

Leadership skills

Excellent critical thinking skills

Detail oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-driven, ability to work independently and facilitate change
 
Preferred Qualifications:


1-3 years of in-depth knowledge of CMS and NAIC guidelines and programs

Knowledge of fiscal planning exercises; planning for capital and maintenance funding programs

Strong self-starter able to working with multiple leaders to coordinate strategic level projects
 
 
 
Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system 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: 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.


 
 
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