HEDIS / Stars Clinical Quality Consultant - Remote

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

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This position is full-time. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.

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

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 (or higher)
• 3+ years of HEDIS Medical Record Review strategy, leadership, and execution experience
• Advanced skills of HEDIS specification and audit knowledge for Medicare and D-SNP measures, with specific focus on HEDIS Star measures and health plan requirements for audit standards.
• Prior experience in a role matrixing with Star leaders to drive Plan Star ratings
• Ability to evaluate Stars and HEDIS performance on a contract level and implement tactical plans to maximize performance prospectively, and retrospectively during HEDIS MRR
• Business analysis capabilities including high knowledge of Excel

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical mind, with problem solving and investigative skills required to dig into performance data, evaluate trends, and develop mitigation strategies to improve measure rates and meet Star targets.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to interact with all levels of internal and external contacts. Role will attend meetings with clinical market staff and must be an effective communicator who can work within a matrix structure to drive results.

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

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Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 - $142,600. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $87,900 - $156,900. 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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