Senior Healthcare Researcher - Remote

Lensa; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 71,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Senior Healthcare Researcher to perform critical analytics using large datasets. You will develop study methods and predictive models to evaluate clinical program effectiveness. This position offers flexible remote work options, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 2+ years in healthcare analytics with large datasets.
• Intermediate SQL proficiency required.
• Experience with statistical models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop retrospective statistical methods for program effectiveness.
• Perform analytic dataset creation and statistical modeling.
• Work closely with stakeholders to interpret findings.

Skills

Healthcare analytics

SQL

Statistical methods

Data visualization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAS

R

MS Excel

Job description

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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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Senior Healthcare Researcher in OptumCare Advanced Analytics group, you will perform critical research and data analytics that measure the value of OptumCare’ s programs and drive program effectiveness. Your role will include developing study methods, analyzing complex data with statistical and visual techniques, building predictive models, and interpreting and presenting findings. You’ll work closely with business leaders and other researchers in the team to develop innovative analytic solutions to help Optum fulfill its mission.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and apply retrospective statistical methods to evaluate clinical program effectiveness, including but not limited to OptumCare, Medicare Advantage programs with a focus on technology and emergent events
• Identify and deploy appropriate analytic techniques to solve complex business problems
• Perform analytic dataset creation, statistical modeling, and summarize results
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, explain methods, and interpret findings
• Manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them
  
  

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

• 2+ years of experience in health care analytics using large medical claims data sets
• 2+ years of experience writing SQL queries with intermediate level proficiency
• 2+ years of experience using statistical methods in data science modeling or in statistical studies (linear regression, logistic regression, retrospective models etc.)
• 2+ years of experience in SAS; experience with R, or similar statistical programs helpful
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial health insurance experience
• Experience in visualizing data
• Proficiency working with MS Excel including formulas, calculations, charts, graphs, etc.
• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
  
  

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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