Responsible for conducting and documenting moderate to complex data analysis projects. Also responsible for planning and implementing projects that drive efficiency and quality within the Revenue Services department. Ideal candidate must be able to manipulate, analyze, and interpret data using Access, Excel, SQL, and VBA and then be able to provide answers to business questions and billing issues found through analyzing the data.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manipulate, analyze, and interpret large amounts of data using Access, Excel, SQL, and VBA
- Automate processes and reports
- Recognize inefficiencies in processes (operational or technical)
- Design solutions to address billing issues
- Pull ad hoc reports from various billing systems
- Perform data validation to ensure accuracy and quality
- Data mining for advanced analysis of data presented in reports for management
- Analyze insurance medical billing denials to identify trends
- Recommend solutions to decrease bad debt and increase cash for receivables from laboratory tests
- Assist Billing department in the resolution of billing issues
- Provide feedback to Senior Management regarding contractual issues impacting Revenue Services
- Collaborate with other business units and departments on analysis projects
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:
- BS / BA degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or Computer Science
- 1+ years of business or data analysis experience
- Previous experience implementing cross-functional initiatives
- If you need to enter a work site for any reason, you will be required to screen for symptoms using the ProtectWell mobile app, Interactive Voice Response (i.e., entering your symptoms via phone system) or similar UnitedHealth Group-approved symptom screener. When in a UnitedHealth Group building, employees are required to wear a mask in common areas. In addition, employees must comply with any state and local masking orders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Excel and Access skills with programming knowledge using VBA and SQL
- Experience with insurance health plans or HMOs
- Ability to work to a consistent high standard under pressure
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to ever changing priorities
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrate problem-solving and strong analytical skills
- Ability to multitask on multiple small to complex projects / tasks and meet deadlines
- Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities as required
- Self-motivated, able to work in a team, and demonstrates the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex issues to all levels of management
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (written and verbal) skills
UnitedHealth Group is an essential business. The health and safety of our team members is our highest priority, so we are taking a science driven approach to slowly welcome and transition some of our workforce back to the office with many safety protocols in place. We continue to monitor and assess before we confirm the return of each wave, paying specific attention to geography-specific trends. At this time, 90% of our non-clinical workforce transitioned to a work at home (remote) status. We have taken steps to ensure the safety of our 325,000 team members and their families, providing them with resources and support as they continue to serve the members, patients and customers who depend on us.
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*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
Colorado Residents Only: The hourly range for Colorado residents is $25.63 to $45.72. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. As of the date of this posting, In addition to your salary, UHG offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; Employee Assistance Program; PTO; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.
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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