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Healthcare Claims Data Analyst (SAS Programmer is Required) - Elkridge, MD or Phoenix, AZ-313019: UnitedHealth Group

Job ID313019
Company NameUnitedHealth Group
Job CategoryAccounting/Finance; Healthcare
LocationElkridge, MD
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience1-2 Years Experience
Date PostedSeptember 22, 2009 (Reposted Dec 9)


Job Category:
Finance

Reference Code:
313019

Position Type:
Full-time, Regular




UnitedHealth Group is among the most ambitious Fortune 25 companies you'll ever meet. Through our family of businesses, we're working to make the health care system perform better for more people, in more ways than ever.

Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.

Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans?


Healthcare Claims Data Analyst (SAS Programmer is Required) - Elkridge, MD or Phoenix, AZ-313019

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.

Description

AmeriChoice is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

If you're ready to help make health care work better for more people, you can make a historic impact on the future of health care at AmeriChoice.

We contract with states and other government agencies to provide care for over two million individuals. Working with physicians and other care providers, we ensure that our members obtain the care they need with a coordinated approach.

This enables us to break down barriers, which makes health care easier for our customers to manage. That takes a lot of time. It takes a lot of good ideas. Most of all - it takes an entire team of talent. Individuals with the tenacity and the dedication to make things work better for millions of people all over our country.

Healthcare Claims Data Analyst (SAS Programmer is required) Phoenix, AZ

Position Description:

Positions in this function research and investigate key business problems through quantitative analyses of utilization and healthcare costs data. Provides management with statistical findings and conclusions.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform advanced analysis
  • Produce and review reports specific to risk adjustments for various markets
  • Support various analytic projects
  • Mine data to identify revenue opportunities
  • Identify trends and making related recommendations
  • Improve current processes and ensure quality
  • Communicate findings to the team

You can be a part of this team. You can put your skills and talents to work in an effort that is seriously shaping the way health care services are delivered.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent is required; A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • 2 years of SAS programming experience is required.
  • Claim data knowledge, experience working with ICD-9 codes is required.
  • 2 years of Proficiency in MS Excel and Access is required.
  • Database query knowledge is required.
  • Knowledge in risk adjustments is preferred.
  • Problem solving skills
  • Experience in healthcare data analysis is preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.





Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.



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