Benefit Analyst

<p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>This position is National Remote. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Optum 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start <strong>Caring</strong>. <strong>Connecting</strong>. <strong>Growing together</strong>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">The Benefit Operations Management (BOM) team is responsible for error free point of sale pharmacy script adjudication. A <strong>Benefit Analyst</strong> will play a critical role by partnering with clients and Optum Rx stakeholders to assess, define, and perform pharmacy benefit implementations and ongoing maintenance within the RxCLAIM™ adjudication system. This work includes new plan builds, updates to existing plans, copy/change requests, and global updates. It’s a fast paced, high-volume environment that requires you to work independently while maintaining a strong focus on company policies and guidelines. Accuracy is vitally important and subject to auditing internally and externally to ensure our system is correctly configured and aligned with client defined benefit requirements and performance guarantees.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Assets needed for a <strong>Benefit Analyst</strong> including, but not limited to, a high degree of personal accountability, detail oriented, and can analyze and solve complex problems with excellent conflict resolutions skills. Necessities for this position include timely strong written and verbal skills, superior organizational skills, thinking innovatively, and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. 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 local time. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be 8:00am to 5:00pm local time, Monday - Friday.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Primary Responsibilities:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Analyze benefit requests and secure all necessary data to ensure appropriate implementation based on applied logic of RxCLAIM™ adjudication system</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Implement and maintain benefit requirements within the RxCLAIM™ adjudication system according to the client’s intent and within required turnaround time</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Utilize system tools and follow documented processes to perform job functions</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Work with various cross-functional departments</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Perform validation of system benefit configuration and claim testing to ensure accurate adjudication</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Perform peer review as assigned</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Research and respond to all claims processing inquiries and issues from various cross-functional departments within required turnaround time</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Adhere to client performance guarantees, when applicable</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Perform quality assurance testing for system enhancements</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Assist in the development and roll out of BOM tools and processes</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Support projects and business initiative requirements</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Subject Matter Expert (SME) in new plan builds, updates to existing plans, copy/change requests, and global updates</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Mentor and train team members</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Participate in internal and external client meetings to meet demand</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Prepare documentation detailing plan features to share with internal and external clients</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Perform other duties as assigned</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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. </span></p><br><br><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">High School Diploma/GED OR equivalent work experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Must be 18 years of age OR older</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">2+ years of healthcare experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">1+ years of experience working with RxCLAIM™ adjudication system in a benefit analyst or related position, including ability to navigate the system and understand the functionality at a plan administration level</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Advanced level of proficiency in claims processing and issue resolution</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Experience with developing processes applicable to the department</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Proficiency with Microsoft Word (create and edit correspondence) and Microsoft Excel (ability to create, edit, and sort spreadsheets; apply basic analytical formulas)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Benefit coding experience</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to work full time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday, with flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM in local time zone</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Retail pharmacy or PBM experience</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Telecommuting Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><strong>Soft Skills:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Engage with clients by guiding and leading discussions along with supporting implementations</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Experience using critical thinking skills to articulate and inform stakeholders on solutions and issues</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to comprehend, analyze data, and calculate results</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to solve problems and make educated business decisions</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Proven ability to multi-task with attention to detail, remain focused and motivated in a fast paced, collaborative, and changing environment</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical and time management skills as well as the ability to independently manage projects and deadlines</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Capability to use tools and technology to perform daily functions</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Strong verbal and written communication skills</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Ability to work well independently and as a team</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">Maintain a growth mind set</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;">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 $28.94 - $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.</i></span></p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>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.</i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>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.</i></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><i>UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. </i></span></p>

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