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Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Healthcare Economics Consultant supports the Finance/Accounting general functions by reporting accurate financial information; performing financial analyses, forecasting, and modeling; and automating internal reporting processes for Finance and other departments. The position also provides management with statistical findings and conclusions; coordinates and communicates data findings and assists in resolving data issues across multiple departments.

Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Research, retrieve, design, troubleshoot, and deliver organized analytics regarding healthcare, capitation, accounts receivable, utilization data, claims data and financial accounting data
  • Subject Matter Expert as it relates to healthcare capitation, accounts receivable, utilization, claims, and financial accounting data
  • Analyzes and extracts data from the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) to report to internal and external customers
  • Serves as a key resource to finance teams by providing data/analytical support, mentoring, guidance and technical expertise
  • Designs, develops, tests, documents and maintains database queries for ad hoc reporting used in complex conceptual analyses
  • Develops systematic reporting processes and procedures to ensure timely delivery of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reporting to management
  • Manages reporting and analysis elements on all business initiative projects 
  • Recommends and implements new or modified reporting methods and procedures to improve report content and completeness of information
  • Analyze benchmarking data, reports, processes, and measurements for key managed care indicators to recognize trends and assist in developing forecasts and financial planning
  • Develops innovative approaches to achieve deliverables and increase efficiencies
  • Functions as a team lead, oversees the work of others within designated teams
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

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: 

  • 3+ years of general healthcare accounting, finance, or operations experience
  • 2+ years of experience in a reporting and analytical role
  • Understanding of the complexity of Member healthcare accounting and claims
  • Proficient in SQL, SQL Reporting Services, MS Access, and MS Excel and/or equivalent data capture/reporting tools

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience in a managed care environment
  • Experience in reporting and analytics

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. 

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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