Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Provider Audit Data Analyst role focuses on analyzing complex datasets, managing databases, and generating actionable insights to improve health outcomes. This position offers flexibility to work remotely while requiring strong analytical skills and experience in database management.
Responsibilities
- Apply advanced statistical and mathematical techniques to analyze complex datasets
- Generate actionable insights and recommendations based on data analysis
- Design and implement efficient and scalable database architectures
- Optimize database performance to ensure fast and reliable data retrieval
- Develop and maintain data models, data dictionaries, and other documentation
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues
- Extract, clean, and transform data from various sources for analysis
- Ensure data integrity and quality through rigorous validation and testing
- Create visually appealing and informative dashboards and reports
- Present findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
- Stay up to date with the latest data analysis techniques and tools
- Identify opportunities to improve data analysis processes and methodologies
- Actively participate in knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team
Skills
- 3+ years of experience in SQL and experience with relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
- Solid experience with Root Cause Analysis & Data Quality
- Coding skills, e.g., Python, R
- Proven excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Proven solid communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex data analysis findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to be detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)
Company Overview
Optum provides primary care and optical care services. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://nm.optum.com.