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Healthcare Economics Consultant - Remote

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UnitedHealthcare

Jan 12, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Data
    Healthcare
  • Cypress
    Remote

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related quantitative discipline or a related quantitative discipline
  • 3+ years of programming experience with SAS or SQL
  • Experience with data reporting and analysis
  • Proven intermediate to advanced Excel skills
  • Experience working with unstructured data

Responsibilities

  • Perform clinical data extraction, transformation, and cleaning from various sources (mainly Oracle) with SAS/SQL. Interpret and analyze data and recommend best approaches
  • Provide AD-HOC and project reporting to identify trends in health plan performance. Provide consultative advice and interprets and summarize analytical findings
  • Develop and improve quantitative data analytics and set performance targets
  • Lead projects to completion by contributing to database creation, statistical modeling and financial reports
  • Interpret and analyze clinical data from various sources and recommend best approaches
  • Create and update automated processes
  • Analyze reporting tools to investigate sources of variations. Produce and review reports

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this position allows for remote work from anywhere within the U.S.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or a related quantitative discipline is required.

Is experience in the healthcare industry preferred for this role?

Yes, experience within the healthcare industry is preferred.

What programming languages should applicants be familiar with?

Applicants should have 3+ years of programming experience with SAS or SQL.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this position?

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in a related quantitative discipline and proven reporting skills using software like Tableau or PowerBI.

What skills are necessary for successful performance in this role?

Necessary skills include data reporting and analysis, intermediate to advanced Excel skills, and experience working with unstructured data.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment.

What types of benefits does UnitedHealth Group offer?

UnitedHealth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contributions, among others.

Is there an application deadline for this job?

Yes, the job posting will be available for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected.

What is UnitedHealth Group's stance on diversity and inclusion?

UnitedHealth Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, providing consideration for employment without regard to various protected characteristics.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

When it comes to your health, everything matters. That’s why UnitedHealthcare is helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone. Our health plans are there for you in moments big and small, delivering a simple experience, affordable coverage, and supportive care. Wherever your health takes you, we're there for what matters. At UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, we are working to create a system that is connected, aligned and more affordable for all involved; one that delivers high quality care, responsive to the needs of each person and the communities in which they live. With connections to more than 1.3 million physicians and care professionals and 6,500 hospitals and care facilities across the globe, we can collaborate in new ways to improve patient care while providing customizable and comprehensive solutions in any marketplace, anywhere.

Culture & Values

  • Integrity

    Honor commitments. Never compromise ethics.

  • Compassion

    Walk in the shoes of the people we serve and those with whom we work.

  • Relationships

    Build trust through collaboration.

  • Innovation

    Invent the future. Learn from the past

  • Performance

    Demonstrate excellence in everything we do.

Benefits

  • United Well-being

    United Well-being supports employees in their journey to better health. Resources include: Exercise and mindfulness apps. Tips and recipes for healthy cooking. Wellness coaching and financial tools. A private employee community group.

  • Health and Insurance

    Our medical plans for employees deliver better value and better outcomes. We offer: Copay plans and HSA-eligible plans. Vision and dental plans. Flexible spending accounts. Life insurance, and more.

  • Savings and Retirement

    In addition to competitive pay, we provide financial benefits to help employees manage their money. Benefits include: 401(k) Savings Plan. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. UnitedHealth Group credit union, and more.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Paid Company Holidays

  • Parental Leave

  • Employee Assistance Program