Associate Systems Management Specialist

| New Orleans, LA
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Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)
Performs daily scheduled processes in the Production Support area of IT by running processes, transferring files, and distributing information. Works mainly with the Production Support Technical group, and is guided by more senior Production Support Technicians in their work with all other PHN departments and vendors.
This role is onsite in Metairie, LA
Primary Responsibilities:

  • Monitors the daily Production Support schedule, and performs scheduled processes
  • Performs processes
  • Transfers files
  • Distributes daily reports and information
  • Reports problems with the schedule, processes, and tasks
  • Receives guidance from: Supervisor Production Support Technician, Production Support Analysts, IT Manager, Production Support
  • Backups other Production Support Technicians as needed (will need to fill in for others during vacations, special projects, etc)
  • Ability to work weekend work for 2 weeks in a row every 5th week (not a full shift, just short check-ins)
  • Shift: 1am - 10am on Mondays, 3am - 12pm Tuesday - Friday
  • Tape Backups
  • Data/Report Processing
  • Report Turnovers
  • Monitor Automated processes
  • Monitor service nowk/PHN.PS mailbox for ADHOC requests
  • Monitor Active Batch(scheduling system) (all day event)
  • Completing Manual daily task (Developer request, PW changes, report request, User request, etc)
  • Communication with shifts by email and verbal
  • Responding to job failures with phone calls, emails, creating service now tickets


Core Competencies:

  • Significant initiative and the ability to work independently
  • Professionalism
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work with other departments
  • Must be well organized
  • Must be flexible to meet time frames required to complete tasks and schedules and cover other technician absences


What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

  • Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
  • Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
  • Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
  • More information can be downloaded at: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits


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 required
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Software
  • Basic computer skills
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ years Production Support experience
  • Familiarity with PHN's operating systems
  • Previous insurance or healthcare background
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds
  • Understanding of: data processing concepts, utility programs, job monitoring tools, Production Support procedures


To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment
Technology Careers with Optum. Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people's lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life's best work. sm
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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