Sr Network Pricing Analyst Remote

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 59,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative technology. As an integral member of the Network Pricing team, you will dive into the fundamentals of client network management and contribute to impactful projects that enhance health equity. This role offers the chance to develop your analytical skills while collaborating with diverse teams across the organization. You'll have the flexibility to work remotely, tackling challenges that will shape your career and the communities we serve. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 2+ years of analytical experience in data analysis or related discipline.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables and macros.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal partners to ensure appropriate documentation.
• Analyze client and pharmacy data to create network specifications.

Skills

Data Analysis

Health Care Pricing

Network Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

MS Excel

SQL

SAS

Tableau

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.

OptumRx is looking for a curious, adaptable, and self-motivated analyst to be part of our Network Pricing team. This is an intermediate analytics role where you will learn the business fundamentals of client network management, provider modeling, and client and pharmacy guarantee management. The person in this role will work with and have regular exposure to analysts and projects in our global data science and network pricing teams. In addition, solid communication skills are important as this role partners with other departments including Underwriting, Retail Network Operations, Benefit Operations Management, and Clinical to effectively oversee client network management.

Position in this function supports and validates Provider Network (physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, ancillary facilities, etc.) contracting and unit cost management activities through financial and network pricing modeling, analysis, and reporting. Conducts unit cost and contract valuation analysis in support of network contracting negotiations and unit cost management strategies. Manage unit cost budgets, target setting, performance reporting, and associated financial models

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with internal partners to understand specifics of sold deals and ensure appropriate documentation as part of the implementation process


• Partnering with downstream teams to develop thorough understanding of network specifications and system set-up as part of the network development process


• Evaluate client demographics for new and existing clients as part of the client implementation process


• Analyze client and pharmacy data in order to create pharmacy network specifications that meet the financial requirements for each client


• Data modeling and analysis using knowledge of pharmacy contract specifications

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 analytical experience in data analysis, health care pricing, network management, health care economics or related discipline


• 2+ years of experience in creating and using modeling tools, spreadsheets, and information acquisition tools including experience in interpreting and/or displaying modeling results to inform actionable decisions


• Intermediate level proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, knowledge of macros,etc.)


• Demonstrated efficient written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate SQL/SAS/R or other relational database solution experience


• Intermediate Business Intelligence experience: Tableau


• PBM experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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.

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.