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As part of the Provider Data Analytics and Delivery Team, the Provider Data Analyst is responsible for various activities related to the provider network database which may include any or all of the following: database maintenance, reporting and extracting data for various reports and analyses, initiating database improvement. Provider Data Analysts develop and maintain standards for database integrity and quality assurance, coordinate corrective activities to clean database and retain users, and manage communication processes with other departments regarding database improvements. Other responsibilities include conducting audits and providing feedback to reduce errors and improve processes and performance, maintaining current provider data to ensure the quality of the network, and may be responsible for representing the provider network area on company IT projects, reporting and tracking provider calls and complaints, or for the support, coordination, and production of the paper and online directory cycles.
If you are located in Indiana, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Work in a cross functional environment, gather and analyze business requirements for the provider network state compliance file
• Ensure project documentation, project plans, milestones and deliverables are accurate and follow project to completion
• Understand the purpose of use of the file and any related operational impact of the compliance file. Clearly communicate data elements / formatting / timelines to technical support for state file production
• Capability to become a SME and single point of contact for the Health Plans they primarily work with on the state file process
• Utilize experience working in a client facing environment with a sense of urgency, and the ability to consistently execute on deliverables timely

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:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent years of work experience
• 2+ years of experience in business / data analysis within a cross functional environment
• 2+ years of experience with process improvement, workflow, benchmarking and / or evaluation of business processes
• 2+ years experience in healthcare
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including: Filtering and sorting data, analyzing multiple spreadsheets to identify variances
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs and automated database management systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience successfully managing one or more major projects, which integrate multiple business areas or systems
• 2+ years of experience gathering requirements from the client/business and creating strong documentation
• Experience working in Front/Backend of NDB, Cosmos, and CSP platforms
• Ability to communicate analysis including trends and opportunities to clients and the business in writing and verbally
• Ability to problem solve including multiple priorities and research conflicting and/or inaccurate data

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