Automation Subject Matter Expert – Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Define use cases in collaboration with the client
• Engage with clients and executive leadership to present automation strategies, share insights, and facilitate solution-oriented discussions
• Conduct shadowing sessions to understand current processes
• Document high-level use cases and success/ROI metrics
• Approve Process Design Document (PDD) before bot development
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings
• Provide process clarifications
• Resolve client-related issues during stand-ups

 

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: 

• Experience presenting to executive leadership, including the ability to distill complex information into strategic insights and recommendations
• Comprehensive understanding of the revenue cycle, with experience supporting initiatives across front-end (e.g., patient access), mid-cycle (e.g., clinical documentation, coding), and back-end (e.g., billing, collections) operations
• Demonstrated ability in facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of leading productive workshops, discovery sessions, and cross-functional meetings

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of consulting experience, with a focus on delivering strategic solutions in dynamic client environments
• Proven expertise in process redesign and systems implementation, driving operational efficiency and technology adoption
• Hands-on proficiency with automation technologies, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), and workflow orchestration platforms such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Power Automate
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration across business, technical, and operational stakeholders

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

 

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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

 

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.