Performance Analyst

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Challenge can often be its own reward. But why settle for just being challenged when you can also be nurtured, mentored and supported in building an impact and fast paced career? With UnitedHealth Group you can have all of the above, everyday. Join us and you'll play a key role in managing data about the physicians and specialists who are part of our provider networks. This role will put you on a team of incredibly talented technology and business professionals. You'll discover the impact you want and the resources, backing and opportunities that you'd expect from a Fortune 6 leader. For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Performance Analyst, you will be a member of the Performance and Risk Adjustment team. Conducts chart review to code for diagnoses and quality. Monitors performance and participate in improvement initiatives in conjunction with Provider Relations, health plans, and providers. Location: 6760 Top Gun St. (Suite 201) San Diego, CA. This is a hybrid* role, requiring onsite training for about 3-4 weeks upon hire and onsite attendance about 1-2 times monthly. Candidate must reside in Southern California and be willing and able to travel to San Diego office. Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts (Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-5pm PST) If you live near San Diego, CA, you will enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid-remote role as you take on some tough challenges.

Generates reports for department workflow, production, quality monitoring and performance improvement Participates in formulating improvement initiatives/solutions and assists with execution Reviews AWVs and other charts for HCC diagnoses and quality codes and processes them into tracking programs Recommends training opportunities and participates in provider training as needed Audits and interfaces with outside coding vendors Participates in webinars, conferences and conducts research as needed to stay abreast of IHA/NCQA/CMS requirements Serves as the user expert for software systems Audits software accuracy from time to time and participates in testing Attends user meetings and reports systems issues to the vendor Tracks and submits audit data for program compliance Performs other duties as assigned What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include: Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Education Reimbursement Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.) You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for