Senior Data Analyst

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Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA
In-Office
73K-130K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Role
Analyzes complex healthcare data, including claims, membership, provider, and utilization datasets, to identify trends and support strategic decisions. Maintains data systems and reporting databases, formats and imports warehouse data, and conducts quality audits and validation. Develops reports, visualizations, and performance analyses covering financial, clinical, and operational metrics, resolves discrepancies, and collaborates with teams to improve measurable outcomes.
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Requisition Number: 2380116
Unity Health Network, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is the largest independent physician network in Northeast Ohio. Our infrastructure enables us to provide extensive primary care services and diverse specialty care offerings while removing non-medical business functions from our clinical staff, allowing them to concentrate on care delivery. Our team is growing, and we are looking for more health care professionals who want to be part of an organization that is driven by excellence. You can be part of a dedicated health care team that provides high quality and timely patient-centered services. In return, we will provide you with competitive opportunities that are driven to change the future of health care delivery and your career. For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Collects, analyzes, and interprets complex healthcare data to identify trends and provide actionable insights. Supports the development and implementation of data-driven strategies to achieve business objectives. Key duties include ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and strategic utility of organizational data and designing, developing, and maintaining reports to support healthcare economics.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Data Collection, Management, and Integrity
    • Assist with collection, entry, and processing of datasets from internal and external sources
    • Format and import datasets into data warehouse
    • Conduct ongoing audits and validation to ensure data quality and integrity
    • Maintain and improve data systems, tracking tools, and reporting databases
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
    • Extract, manipulate, interpret and summarize data to answer business questions and support decision making
    • Analyze data from various sources including claims, membership, provider, and utilization data
    • Design and develop analyses and reports that identify trends, outliers, and areas for improvement
    • Convert complex data into compelling narratives that support strategic action
    • Serve as subject matter expert related to internal and external data and reporting
  • Performance Tracking
    • Monitor financial, clinical, and operational performance metrics
    • Identify and resolve discrepancies between internal and external performance reports
    • Develop trends analysis including gaps, opportunities, and data visualizations
    • Collaborate with teams to design actionable and measurable improvements

Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by the incumbent in this position. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign additional tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility.
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:
  • 2+ years of experience in healthcare quality, data analysis, and/or population health
  • Proficient in MS Excel and SQL

Preferred Qualifications:
  • PowerBI/Tableau experience
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and procedure codes (ICD-10-CM and CPT)
  • Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and follow tasks through to completion

*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.
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.

Skills Required

  • 2+ years of experience in healthcare quality, data analysis, and/or population health
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Experience with Power BI or Tableau
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and ICD-10-CM and CPT procedure codes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and follow tasks through completion

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Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave (six weeks), paid caregiver leave (up to two weeks), Bright Horizons back-up care, and adoption assistance up to $10,000 are prominently included. Feedback suggests these family supports meaningfully aid work-life balance and are often highlighted as strengths.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is available to all employees, including part-time staff, alongside other financial protections like disability and life insurance. Feedback suggests broad access and matching make retirement support a core pillar of the package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers discounted company stock, with some roles also eligible for sign-on or performance bonuses. Feedback suggests the ESPP is a standout financial perk that helps employees build ownership over time.

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The Company
HQ: Eden Prairie, MN
160,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.

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