Healthcare Economics Consultant - Remote

Lensa; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Healthcare Economics Consultant to analyze Medicare Advantage data, identify cost trends, and drive change within the organization. The role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in SQL/SAS, with remote work flexibility.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 2+ years analytical experience in financial analysis or related discipline.
• Proficiency in SQL or/and SAS.
• Experience presenting analytical summaries to key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and communicating results of studies evaluating performance.
• Use SAS/SQL to construct claims-based datasets.
• Understand and interpret key drivers of healthcare trends.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in statistics

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science

Bachelor's degree in health services research

Bachelor's degree in economics

Tools

SAS

SQL

MS Excel

Job description

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Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, UnitedHealth Group, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

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.

We invite you to bring your performance, ideas and innovations to an elite team within a culture built for collaboration. At UnitedHealth Group, we seek individuals who have the ability to drive change, take appropriate risks and influence individuals at all levels of the organization. The Healthcare Economics Consultant within UHC Medicare & Retirement will perform critical investigation of key business problems through quantitative analysis of Medicare Advantage utilization and cost data. The Healthcare Economics Consultant will proactively identify, communicate, and lead organizational dialogue related to healthcare cost/trend opportunities and risks throughout the organization. As a subject matter expert, the Senior Healthcare Economics Consultant will interpret and analyze data from various sources and recommend best approaches to transform the healthcare industry.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, completing, and communicating the results of studies evaluating the performance of utilization management programs
• Use SAS/SQL to construct claims-based datasets
• Construct polished MS Excel models to satisfy analytical requests
• Understand and interpret key drivers of health care trends (i.e. medical cost trends, utilization, etc.), utilization management program performance, and potential opportunities for medical cost reduction or program improvement
• Collaborate and develop relationships within the organization including clinical, finance, product, actuarial/underwriting, and operations
• Provide ongoing, meaningful communications to requestors on project status, results, and conclusions from analyses
  
  

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

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, actuarial science, health services research, economics, or a related degree
• 2+ years analytical experience in financial analysis, data science, actuarial, utilization management program evaluation, or related discipline utilizing highly complex data
• Proficiency in SQL or/and SAS
• Proficiency working with formulas, pivots, calculations, charts, graphs in MS Excel
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree, such as an MPH or MS
• Experience with Medicare Advantage
• Experience working with medical claims data.
• Experience presenting analytical summaries to key stakeholders
• Proven self-driven, proactivity, and curiosity.
• Proven advanced interpersonal skills and ability to interact collaboratively with internal customers across multiple departments and business segments
• Proven advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Proven solid problem solving and analytical skills
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
  
  

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C., Maryland Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. 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.

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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