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This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Benefit Operations Management (BOM) team is responsible for error free point of sale pharmacy script adjudication. A Benefit Analyst will play a critical role by partnering with clients and Optum Rx stakeholders to assess, define, and perform pharmacy benefit implementations and ongoing maintenance within the RxCLAIM™ adjudication system. This work includes new plan builds, updates to existing plans, copy/change requests, and global updates. It's a fast paced, high-volume environment that requires you to work independently while maintaining a strong focus on company policies and guidelines. Accuracy is vitally important and subject to auditing internally and externally to ensure our system is correctly configured and aligned with client defined benefit requirements and performance guarantees.
Assets needed for a Benefit Analyst including, but not limited to, a high degree of personal accountability, detail oriented, and can analyze and solve complex problems with excellent conflict resolutions skills. Necessities for this position include timely strong written and verbal skills, superior organizational skills, thinking innovatively, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.
This will be on-the-job training and the hours during training will be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time, Monday - Friday.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyze benefit requests and secure all necessary data to ensure appropriate implementation based on applied logic of RxCLAIM™ adjudication system
- Implement and maintain benefit requirements within the RxCLAIM™ adjudication system according to the client's intent and within required turnaround time
- Utilize system tools and follow documented processes to perform job functions
- Work with various cross-functional departments
- Perform validation of system benefit configuration and claim testing to ensure accurate adjudication
- Perform peer review as assigned
- Research and respond to all claims processing inquiries and issues from various cross-functional departments within required turnaround time
- Adhere to client performance guarantees, when applicable
- Perform quality assurance testing for system enhancements
- Assist in the development and roll out of BOM tools and processes
- Support projects and business initiative requirements
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in new plan builds, updates to existing plans, copy/change requests, and global updates
- Mentor and train team members
- Participate in internal and external client meetings to meet demand
- Prepare documentation detailing plan features to share with internal and external clients
- Perform other duties as assigned
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:
- High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience
- Must be 18 years of age OR older
- 2+ years of healthcare experience
- 1+ years of experience working with RxCLAIM™ adjudication system in a benefit analyst or related position, including ability to navigate the system and understand the functionality at a plan administration level
- Advanced level of proficiency in claims processing and issue resolution
- Experience with developing processes applicable to the department
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word (create and edit correspondence) and Microsoft Excel (ability to create, edit, and sort spreadsheets; apply basic analytical formulas)
- Benefit coding experience
- Ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Retail pharmacy OR PBM experience
Telecommuting Requirements:
- Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
- Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
- Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
Soft skills:
- Engage with client by guiding and leading discussions along with supporting implementations
- Experience using critical thinking skills to articulate and inform stakeholders on solutions and issues
- Ability to comprehend, analyze data, and calculate results
- Ability to problem solve and make educated business decisions
- Proven ability to multi-task with attention to detail, remain focused and motivated in a fast paced, collaborative, and changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical and time management skills as well as the ability to independently manage projects and deadlines
- Capability to use tools and technology to perform daily functions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- Maintain a growth mind set
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 hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour 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.
INTRODUCTION
This position is National Remote. You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Benefit Operations Management (BOM) team is responsible for error free point of sale pharmacy script adjudication. A Benefit Analyst will play a critical role by partnering with clients and Optum Rx stakeholders to assess, define, and perform pharmacy benefit implementations and ongoing maintenance within the RxCLAIM™ adjudication system. This work includes new plan builds, updates to existing plans, copy/change requests, and global updates. It's a fast paced, high-volume environment that requires you to work independently while maintaining a strong focus on company policies and guidelines. Accuracy is vitally important and subject to auditing internally and externally to ensure our system is correctly configured and aligned with client defined benefit requirements and performance guarantees.
Assets needed for a Benefit Analyst including, but not limited to, a high degree of personal accountability, detail oriented, and can analyze and solve complex problems with excellent conflict resolutions skills. Necessities for this position include timely strong written and verbal skills, superior organizational skills, thinking innovatively, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.
This will be on-the-job training and the hours during training will be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time, Monday - Friday.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Analyze benefit requests and secure all necessary data to ensure appropriate implementation based on applied logic of RxCLAIM™ adjudication system
- Implement and maintain benefit requirements within the RxCLAIM™ adjudication system according to the client's intent and within required turnaround time
- Utilize system tools and follow documented processes to perform job functions
- Work with various cross-functional departments
- Perform validation of system benefit configuration and claim testing to ensure accurate adjudication
- Perform peer review as assigned
- Research and respond to all claims processing inquiries and issues from various cross-functional departments within required turnaround time
- Adhere to client performance guarantees, when applicable
- Perform quality assurance testing for system enhancements
- Assist in the development and roll out of BOM tools and processes
- Support projects and business initiative requirements
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in new plan builds, updates to existing plans, copy/change requests, and global updates
- Mentor and train team members
- Participate in internal and external client meetings to meet demand
- Prepare documentation detailing plan features to share with internal and external clients
- Perform other duties as assigned
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:
- High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience
- Must be 18 years of age OR older
- 2+ years of healthcare experience
- 1+ years of experience working with RxCLAIM™ adjudication system in a benefit analyst or related position, including ability to navigate the system and understand the functionality at a plan administration level
- Advanced level of proficiency in claims processing and issue resolution
- Experience with developing processes applicable to the department
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word (create and edit correspondence) and Microsoft Excel (ability to create, edit, and sort spreadsheets; apply basic analytical formulas)
- Benefit coding experience
- Ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday. Employees are required to work our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime or weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Retail pharmacy OR PBM experience
Telecommuting Requirements:
- Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
- Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
- Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
Soft skills:
- Engage with client by guiding and leading discussions along with supporting implementations
- Experience using critical thinking skills to articulate and inform stakeholders on solutions and issues
- Ability to comprehend, analyze data, and calculate results
- Ability to problem solve and make educated business decisions
- Proven ability to multi-task with attention to detail, remain focused and motivated in a fast paced, collaborative, and changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical and time management skills as well as the ability to independently manage projects and deadlines
- Capability to use tools and technology to perform daily functions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- Maintain a growth mind set
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 hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Benefits Analyst
Document your degree field carefully
PERM requires your degree to match the job's educational requirement. A business administration or HR degree maps cleanly to Benefits Analyst roles; a general studies degree may need supporting coursework documentation to satisfy DOL's equivalency standard.
Target employers with self-insured benefit plans
Large employers managing their own health, dental, and retirement programs file PERM for Benefits Analysts far more often than companies that outsource to brokers. Focus your search on companies with 500-plus employees and in-house HR departments.
Search sponsored roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Benefits Analyst jobs by green card sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have completed PERM filings for this role rather than cold-applying and asking about sponsorship mid-process.
Confirm the wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL's PERM prevailing wage determination must reflect your actual job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Benefits Analyst wage level in your metro area before negotiating, so your offered salary won't fall below the certified prevailing wage and delay your filing.
Ask employers about EB-2 versus EB-3 designation
Some employers draft PERM job descriptions requiring only a bachelor's degree, landing the role in EB-3. If you hold a master's degree in HR, benefits administration, or a related field, ask the employer whether the role qualifies for EB-2 designation, which can shorten wait times for certain countries.
Start PERM early in your H-1B tenure
PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together can take three to five years. Employers who begin PERM before your fourth H-1B visa year protect your ability to extend beyond the standard six-year cap under AC21 portability rules.
Green Card Benefits Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Benefits Analyst positions are sponsored under EB-3, which covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in a relevant field such as human resources or business administration. EB-2 is available if the employer documents a business necessity for an advanced degree and your credentials meet that standard. Your O*NET occupation profile supports both pathways.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Benefits Analyst?
H-1B is a temporary status with a six-year cap and annual lottery uncertainty. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal cycle. EB-3 has no annual numerical limit on petitions filed, though visa availability depends on your country of birth. The PERM process takes longer upfront but delivers a permanent result your H-1B cannot.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer recruits for the Benefits Analyst position using DOL-mandated advertising, documents that no qualified U.S. worker was available, and files an ETA Form 9089 with OFLC. The job duties and minimum requirements in that filing must match your actual role. DOL audits are common for HR and business roles, so precise job description drafting matters significantly.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a Benefits Analyst for a green card?
Employers with large in-house HR teams, self-funded benefit plans, and active immigration programs sponsor Benefits Analysts most frequently. Industries including healthcare systems, financial services, and technology companies tend to have established PERM pipelines. Use Migrate Mate to search roles filtered by green card sponsorship history so you're applying to employers who have completed this process before.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and a visa number is not yet available, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. A new employer would need to file a new I-140, but your original priority date transfers, protecting the time already invested in your green card process.