Optum · 1 week ago
Senior Healthcare Economics Consultant
Plymouth, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $161K/yr
4+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Senior Healthcare Economics Consultant will develop and maintain Tableau dashboards, manage SQL code, and support risk adjustment initiatives to enhance healthcare outcomes.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain highly optimized Tableau dashboards to support Risk Adjustment reporting and analytics
Write and manage efficient, scalable SQL code to support data pipelines and dashboard requirements
Perform ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making and business needs across Risk Adjustment initiatives
Maintain thorough documentation, including dashboard reference materials and development logs
Support the migration of existing reports and dashboards from Tableau to Power BI where needed
Troubleshoot data or performance issues related to dashboards and underlying queries
Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, business, and analytics teams to translate requirements into actionable reporting solutions
Ensure data accuracy and quality through validation, QA checks, and proactive monitoring
Manage the full lifecycle of dashboard development-from requirements gathering to deployment and user support
Stay current on CMS Risk Adjustment guidelines to ensure accurate and compliant reporting
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
4+ years of experience in healthcare analytics role including Tableau development
4+ years of experience with SQL
2+ years of experience with Power BI
2+ years of experience with Snowflake
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering Finance, Health Administration, or other related field
6+ years of experience in healthcare analytics
Experience integrating Python scripts within Tableau using TabPy for advanced calculations and model-driven visualization
Risk adjustment experience
Knowledge of CMS regulations and Medicare Advantage risk adjustment methodologies such CMS-HCC model (Hierarchical Condition Category), and risk score calculation
Proficiency in Power BI, especially in the context of transitioning Tableau reports
Strong attention to details and accuracy
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking across data visualization, analysis, and reporting
Strong communication and documentation skills to support cross-team collaboration
Demonstrated commitment to data accuracy and a strong ability to present data through impactful visual storytelling
Exposure to AI capabilities
Expert in Python or R
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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