Sr Business Analyst Telecommute

Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life’s best work.(sm)

The Senior Business Analyst reviews assigned business processes from end-to-end to identify and address operational, financial and technological risks. Identifies opportunities to improve process and manages improvement projects for Quality Star/HEDIS and Pharmacy Medication Adherence strategic initiatives. Investigates non-standard requests and problems, makes presentations to direct management and completes projects on time and within scope.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and completes projects across various functional areas that support Quality campaign initiatives


• Leads Project Management initiatives as project assignments and/or identified as a result of a business process review


• Performs moderately complex business analysis and project management


• Tracks and reports on project status to colleagues and senior management


• Responsible for documentation management (development and revisions) of assigned processes: workflows, policies and procedures, letters, etc.


• Synthesizes data, develops recommendations, and reviews findings with business leadership


• Prepares review documentation including Microsoft Visio process maps and PowerPoint presentations


• Creates a process management system to monitor key performance indicators


• Serves as a liaison between Quality and IT to assist and alter business requirements needed for system modifications, enhancements and implementations, even acting as Project Manager where experience is warranted

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 in a related field required. (4 years of comparable work experience beyond the required years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree)


• 3+ years of associated business experience with health care industry


• 1+ years of experience with process improvement initiatives


• Experience in mobilizing teams and maintaining motivation to accomplish goals under stringent timelines


• Proven ability to successfully conceptualize an initiative, develop a plan and execute the plan through implementation


• Proven ability to interact one-on-one and consult with all levels of executive managemen


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and Outlook


• Working knowledge of Share Point


• 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:

• PMP or Six Sigma certification


• 1+ years of HEDIS/Star experience


• Project Management experience


• Medical/clinic background

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 WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 550,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team 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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