Billing Analyst – 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.  

Optum Rx is seeking a detail-oriented Sr. Billing Analyst to join our Finance Operations team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate client invoices and supporting strategic financial initiatives across the organization. This Sr. Billing Analyst role will be responsible for completing day-to-day tasks related to PBM client billing. This role will be responsible for accurately and timely, based on contracts/supporting documentation, setting up invoicing configurations of new clients, changing invoicing configurations existing clients, adding elected services/product fees to clients’ invoices. This role will peer review the work of others, ensuring accurate changes were made to the billing system. This role will collaborate with other Optum Rx operational areas working strategically to aid in achieving business and financial goals. 

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely client billing in accordance with contractual terms and supporting documentation
• Configure and maintain invoice setups for new and existing clients, including elected services and product fees
• Conduct peer reviews to validate billing system updates and ensure accuracy
• Interpret contracts and documentation to support billing configurations and issue resolution
• Generate manual invoices and reports as needed
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and client inquiries
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operational teams to support financial and business objectives
• Participate in and support special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives

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
• 5+ years of billing experience
• Experience successfully managing multiple requests, assessing priorities, and achieving solutions under deadlines
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
• Proven solid written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven to be a motivated self-starter with exceptional time management and organization skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven to have high attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 1+ years of PBM billing experience
• Healthcare accounting experience
• Experience in large matrix organizations
• Experience using Oracle for financial transactions and reporting
• Familiarity with ServiceNow for workflow and issue tracking
• Proficiency in using Power BI for data visualization and reporting

*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 $48,700 to $87,000 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.