Business Analyst Consultant - Remote

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Minnetonka
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) Tough challenges? We know a thing or two about those. When you're on a mission to help people live healthier lives, the stakes couldn't be higher. As a Business Analyst Consultant, you will help rewrite the future of the health care system. You'll analyze data and deliver bold, business-savvy ideas to impact the lives of millions. Along with ground-breaking challenge, you'll have the support and resources of a Fortune 6 company. Join us. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of medium to higher complexity operational/strategic prior authorization initiatives
• Lead prior authorization development in support of new business implementation
• Develop and implement effective/strategic business solutions through research and data analysis, business processes, and assessment of regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business requests and create business requirements for the prior authorization list management, policy and guideline mapping and development, and operational readiness
• Leads collaboration with customers to ensure all questions regarding requirements and expectations of the integration are understood and executed by the expected go-live date
• Responsible for ensuring timely delivery of requirements and solutions to support new business integrations
• Post-production support including list management, issue management, and inquiries
• Accountable to support team activities to meet business objectives
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective relationships with applicable stakeholders (e.g., project team members, team leads, internal customers, functional SMEs, business partners, leadership)
• Adapts and maintains flexibility in an environment where priorities can change quickly 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:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Health Administration, or related field
  • 7 + years of experience with technical or Healthcare business requirements gathering
  • 5+ years of experience in analysis of business processes and workflows, and providing evaluations, benchmarks, and/or process improvement recommendations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access Preferred Qualifications:
    • 3+ years of experience managing project plans and roadmaps
    • Experience in healthcare prior authorization processes and requirements across lines of business
    • Experience working as a licensed medical coder
    • Experience in database tools SQL and Reporting Analytics Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Work with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving millions of people as we transform health care with bold ideas. Bring your energy for driving change for the better. Help us improve health access and outcomes for everyone, as we work to advance health equity, connecting people with the care they need to feel their best. As an industry leader, our commitment to improving lives is second to none. *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. 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.

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