Healthcare Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? 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. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide claims, premium, capitation and membership data in support of underwriting, Actuarial and various other departments
• Identify potential areas for medical cost improvements and alternative pricing strategies
• Create and update automated processes
• Analyze reporting tools utilized by the internal customer groups
• Produce and review reports specific to risk adjustment for various markets

Accountabilities:

• Has a minimal to moderate level of experience, which is often obtained from training or standard work settings. Requires help when performing this competency in non-standard situations
• Primary role is Developmental to include:
• Focus is on developing through on-the-job experience
• Understands and can discuss terminology, concepts, principles, and issues related to this competency
• Utilizes the full range of reference and resource materials related to this competency

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 or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience working with relational databases
• 1+ years of health care experience working with claims data and medical codes
• 1+ years of experience in analytics and working with large data sets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate level of proficiency in performing data analytics
• Beginner level proficiency with SQL
• Intermediate level of proficiency working with MS Excel including formulae, calculations, charts, and graphs
• Proven solid problem solving and analytical skills
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proven comfortable in interactions with various levels of management
• Proven self-motivated to prioritize work on multiple complex assignments
• Proven ability to quickly learn and use computer software tools effectively
• Proven ability to learn quickly and produce high-quality work

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  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 $72,800 - $130,000 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.