Associate Director- Risk adjustment Coding Quality business analysis- Dublin Or Letterkenny HybridOptum 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.
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About the Role:As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies.
There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.
We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals.
With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and have a passion for continuous improvement?
Are you a skilled problem solver with a skill for identifying trends and anticipating risks?We're seeking a highly motivated and analytical Associate Director Business Analysis of coding quality to join our team in Dublin, Ireland.
In this critical role, you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence across our global Risk Adjustment Coding program.Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.
Primary responsibilities:• Dive Deep into Data: Establish robust data gathering processes and leverage your analytical expertise to identify trends, predict potential issues, and develop data-driven solutions for continuous program optimization.• Unlock Data Insights: Partner closely with operations, business, and compliance partners to analyze data, identify trends, and translate complex information into actionable insights.• Be a Global Connector: Collaborate with analysts across the globe, fostering knowledge sharing and ensuring alignment on improvement initiatives.• Champion Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, develop and implement effective solutions, and measure the impact of new processes.• Lead Project Execution: Manage and drive cross-functional projects related to process improvement and tool implementation.• Communicate with Impact: Deliver data-driven presentations and reports to clearly communicate insights and recommendations to senior leaders.You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.Required qualifications:• Thrives in a matrixed environment: You are comfortable navigating complex structures, influencing stakeholders, and driving results.• Data-Driven Problem Solver : o Leverage data analysis techniques (e.g., statistical analysis, data mining) to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement in coding processes.
o Utilize problem-solving frameworks (e.g., DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis) to guide effective improvement initiatives.• Project Management Expertise : o Proven track record of successfully managing and executing projects on time and within budget.
o Ability to leverage data analysis and project management tools to optimize program execution.• Holds a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.• Is willing to travel 10% domestically and internationally.All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.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 marginalised 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.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Optum is a drug-free workplace.
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