IT Data Analyst
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.
Position Description:
The Data Analyst uses advanced database tools to provide specialized data analysis. They organize, sort and filter data in order to distinguish patterns and recognize trends. They develop and maintain data preparation and validation routines to support data mining and have experience in creating complex data mining algorithms. They select, recommend and apply appropriate analytic and statistical methodologies and techniques to execute against an analysis plan or research objectives.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Reports to the IT Director
- Assessing and interpreting business partner's and customer's reporting needs and requirements
- Investigates non-standard requests and problems.
- Designing and implementing scalable analytical methodologies and reporting solutions.
- Querying data sources to support their initiatives
- Scrubbing and monitoring data to make sure that it meets legal requirements
- Maintain, monitor and execute against the data transfer schedule and goals
- Uses pertinent data and facts to identify and solve a range of problems relative to HIPAA, ARRA and data release
- Provides explanations and briefings to colleagues on topics related to analytics and data transfers.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree
- 3+ years experience performing data analytics and reporting or equivalent education
- Advanced level of proficiency with MS Excel
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Assets:
- Experience with FileMaker Pro 9 or similiar object-oriented programming systems
- Proficiency with MySQL/PHP
- Knowledge of data release precautions and HIPAA regulations
OptumHealth 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.
OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation Performance.
At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.
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.
Job Category: IT/Software Development
Reference Code: 380286
Position Type: Full Time, Employee