Database Analyst

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)

Most of the day will be spent at the computer doing technical type of work (SQL coding to create extracts requested by business, investigating issues entered by end users, development, debugging and enhancing existing SQL codes, downloading/uploading files). There is a daily scrum call to connect with whole team on current work status. There typically will be many IM exchanges between the business teams using our warehouse, the business team that has requested data extracts, or anyone that may be requesting data investigations, so excellent communication skills are required.

It is very possible that a shift in priorities during the day will cause you to switch gears to a different project. Many times, you will be working on several projects at the same time, balancing them all at once, thus excellent time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills are a must. Most projects are completed on your own, with high level input given by the business team, so most of your work will require independent thinking and creative judgment.

The work hours are flexible, with some team members working from 7am until 3:30pm and others working from 9am-5:30pm. Late off hours work is very rare and certainly not mandatory, but there are some occasions where due to time zone differences in other team members, and tight customer deadlines, that it may be helpful to do a minimal amount of work after hours.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, code, test, debug, document and support all types of applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements to deliver business value
• Responsible for source and extract processing
• Handle complex data projects with significant scope; clients include managed care organizations, employers, and benefit consultant companies
• Evaluate metrics and recommend process improvements
• Implement and manage a broad range of data projects
• Understand and implement complex business rules (source and/or client)
• Deep dive into claims level data and determine abnormalities from the source
• Investigate differences between companywide warehouses containing pharmacy claims data

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: {apply below}

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
• 3+ years of recent hands-on database experience, complex SQL coding and stored procedures development
• 3+ years of recent hands-on Microsoft applications (Access, Word, Excel) experience
• 3+ years of experience with file structures and retrieval methods (importing files, exporting files, FTP file transmissions, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience documenting processes and converting business rules to SQL code

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Health Care industry, with pharmacy knowledge being a big plus
• Knowledge of the UNIX environment
• Familiarity with interactive SQL editors
• Medical and/or Pharmacy claims experience
• Familiarity of MicroStrategy
• DBA skills/experience

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.

Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So, when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives

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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