Sr. Clinical Quality Analyst - Remote in Las Vegas, NV

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

For you, quality counts. For UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, delivering quality care starts with processes and documentation standards that are the best in our industry. As a Senior Clinical Quality Analyst, you'll be a force for positive change, guiding the development of comprehensive care plans that will help others live healthier lives. Join us and help guide our efforts to improve the patient experience.

If you are located in Las Vegas, NV, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, create and implement quality improvement projects and initiatives
• Conduct and manage outcomes of various studies that may include analyzing, reviewing, forecasting, trending and presenting information for quality management planning and management needs
• Develop and present recommendations and alternatives for management and executive review
• Assist in developing department strategic action plans
• Develop and implement effective analysis, research and evaluation of quality management metrics

In addition to fostering teamwork and collaboration, much of your work will involve data extraction. Strong auditing skills are essential. You'll also need the communication and persuasion skills to deal with clinical and non-clinical audiences.

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:

• 2+ years of health care experience
• 2+ years of experience developing and implementing performance improvement projects or using data to develop intervention strategies to improve outcomes
• 1+ years of experience extracting data in SQL/Oracle environment
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Access Databases
• Ability to collect, analyze and present data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience creating reports related to quality improvement/performance outcomes
• Experience with quality measures such as HEDIS
• Resides in or near Las Vegas, NV

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

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 $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.