Optum | Hiring | Revenue Cycle Analyst – Telecommute | Minnetonka, MN | United States | BigDataKB.com | 12 Oct 2022

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to be. It’s an opportunity to do your life’s best work.(sm)

Ambulatory Revenue Cycle Analysis Consultants serve as industry experts while they implement best practices in Optum360 client/partner locations. This is an analytical and process driven role with the primary focus of improving Ambulatory Revenue Cycle processes and operational outcomes by combining healthcare experience and background with the understanding of Optum360 solutions to bring world class results in Revenue Cycle Projects and end-to-end partnerships.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide revenue cycle management services in all areas of revenue cycle operations which includes:
  • Patient access (scheduling, pre-registration, insurance verification, financial counseling)
  • Registration/Admission (ED, inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory)
  • Health Information Management (transcription, coding, clinical documentation improvement)
  • Patient financial services (charge capture, pre-billing, billing, follow-up, cash posting, account resolution)
  • Decision support and analytics
  • Productivity and quality management
• Understand key revenue cycle metrics and performance indicators and provide reporting of operational and financial performance
• Evaluate and interpret data to monitor performance, identify trends and determine root cause issues
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) findings of analyses and audits to support operation and financial decisions
• Understand and represent Optum360 Business Intelligence and services and how they will improve partner operations
• Collaborate with partner revenue cycle teams to facilitate resolution of process issues and implement world-class solutions
• Serve as a resource for special projects and priority analysis assignments
• Effective at working at both a data detail level and a strategic thinking level
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Project responsibilities may include: o Analyzing large data sets and identifying and interpreting patterns and trends in the data
  • Evaluating business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations to
  • clients
  • Managing multiple client-related priorities concurrently and addressing issues accordingly
  • Communicating project status regularly with manager
  • Writing client reports including summarization of project objectives, approach and results

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, Healthcare or related field and/or 4+ years of equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of work experience in Revenue Cycle Management including patient access, financial analysis, patient finance, or consulting in a senior level position
• 2+ years of experience with SQL
• Intermediate level proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Up to 10% travel
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare consulting experience
• Experience with EPIC
• Experience in business intelligence visualization tools (Mede/Analytics, Tableau, Qlik, Health Catalyst, Alteryx, etc.)
• Solid analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Visio, and Outlook
• A high degree of self-motivation, versatility, and flexibility
• Intuitive and skilled at problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Effective presentation skills and ability to facilitate meetings with senior leadership both internally and externally
• Ability to work in a fast paced and deadline driven environment

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with Optum. Here’s the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world’s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life’s best work.(sm)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. 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.

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.