Associate Healthcare Econ Director - Labs and Genetics Services - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Hopkins (MN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven professional to join their team in advancing health equity through innovative data analysis. This role involves researching key business problems, providing statistical insights, and developing cost-saving strategies for clients. You will engage with diverse stakeholders, influence leadership decisions, and lead projects from conception to completion. The company promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion, offering flexibility and opportunities for career development. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on healthcare costs and utilization data.
• Ability to influence leadership and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop cost savings initiatives for clients.
• Perform analytical and investigative work for concept development.
• Establish relationships to support payment integrity initiatives.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Statistical Findings

Data Interpretation

Cost Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Positions in this function research and investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and healthcare costs data. Provides management with statistical findings and conclusions. Identifies potential areas for medical cost improvements and alternative pricing strategies. Provides data in support of actuarial, financial and utilization analyses.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify, create, and develop a portfolio of cost savings initiatives that drive specific and measurable results for assigned clients while providing timely and meaningful client updates.
• Perform and participate in iterative analytical, experimental, investigative, and other fact-finding work in support of concept development.
• Establish solid matrixed relationships with internal stakeholders to define, align, and deliver payment integrity initiatives in support of assigned clients.
• Influence senior leadership to adopt new ideas, approaches, and/or products.
• Recommend changes to current product development procedures based on market research and new trends.
• Industry thought leader and subject matter expert for medical claims, related trends, pricing, and cost management initiatives.
• Lead concepts/projects from conceptualization to completion.

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