Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

Healthcare Data Analyst, Pro Health Physicians

Requisition Number: 2300878
Job Category: Business & Data Analytics
Primary Location: Farmington, CT

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Opportunities with ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at ProHealth Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

The Healthcare Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare data to improve patient outcomes, operational efficiency, financial performance, and decision-making within the healthcare setting. This role will work with large datasets from electronic health records (EHRs), insurance claims, patient surveys, etc. using statistical tools, data visualization, and predictive modeling to identify trends and insights. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Microsoft’s Power BI.

 

This position follows a hybrid schedule with Three in-office days per week.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, including healthcare administrators, clinicians, and IT teams, to translate business needs into data-driven data solutions
  • Gather and organize data from various sources, including electronic health records (EHRs), claims data, and patient surveys
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize analytic tools, dashboards and ad hoc reports tailored to identify areas for improvement in healthcare processes and outcomes
  • Present data in a clear and concise manner, using statistical methods and data visualization tools to present findings
  • Develop and maintain databases and data storage systems
  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations
  • Perform data validation, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of BI reports
  • Provide support to end-users on BI tools and best practices
  • Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights related to patient care, operational efficiency, and financial performance
  • Develop predictive models to forecast future trends and outcomes, staying up to date on the latest data analytics techniques and tools

 

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:

  • 3+ years of experience in healthcare data analytics
  • Experience with Power BI (DAX, Power Query, data modeling, and visualization)
  • Experience working with healthcare data sources such as EHR (Epic, Cerner, Meditech), claims data, HL7, FHIR, or population health analytics
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA compliance and data security best practices in healthcare

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in Power BI
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

 

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.

 

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2300878

Business Segment Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position No

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