Data Analyst 1 – Hybrid in MN

hackajob; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 59,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment company is seeking a qualified analyst to support the Government Program Pharmacy partners at UnitedHealth Group. This role involves extensive pharmacy and medical claims data analysis, financial modeling, and requires strong analytical skills along with coding experience in SAS/SQL. The position offers flexibility for remote work within Minnesota, making it ideal for candidates with a strong healthcare background.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 2+ years of pharmacy and/or healthcare experience.
• 1+ years of pharmacy data analytics and financial modeling experience.
• 1+ years of coding in SAS/SQL and working with MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Query pharmacy and medical claims/eligibility data.
• Work closely with stakeholders to analyze claims data.
• Build financial models to measure impact of formulary changes.
• Identify and solve complex analytical issues.
• Streamline processes.

Skills

Pharmacy and/or healthcare experience

Pharmacy data analytics and financial modeling

Coding in SAS/SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

hackajob is collaborating with UnitedHealth Group to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As part of the M&R Finance Data & Analytics team, this position supports our Government Program Pharmacy partners in making formulary, clinical, and operational decisions by providing meaningful analytics and reporting. The position serves as a subject matter expert in pharmacy and medical claims data and a consultant in meeting complex analytical needs.

If you are located in MN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

• Query pharmacy and medical claims/eligibility data from various UHG data sources
• Work closely with stakeholders to define requirements, pull and analyze claims data, and communicate results
• Build financial models to measure impact of formulary changes and support clinical and operational decision making
• Identify and solve complex analytical issues
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of pharmacy and/or healthcare experience
• 1+ years of pharmacy data analytics and financial modeling experience
• 1+ years of coding in SAS/SQL and working with MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Proven excellent storytelling and communication skills
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $59,500 to $116,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

Equal Opportunity and Other

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.