EDI Developer

Position Description:
Is it important to you to create an application that will benefit millions of people? At Optum , you are empowered to do your best! You will work with an elite team to create applications using the newest and latest technologies.

If you have a solid track record for innovation and accomplishment, we are eager to speak with you! We hire talented coding professionals who are looking to advance their careers by working for the best company in the healthcare industry. You will have the most opportunities to grow and develop your career while using the skills that you have obtained thus far. Being a leader in healthcare IT, it is always challenging and exciting here at Optum in creating the healthcare system of tomorrow. Join us and start doing your life’s best work .

In this role, you will be involved in developing innovative business solutions by creating new applications, modifying existing applications and providing post production support. Predominantly you will be designing, coding, testing, debugging, documenting and supporting all types of applications consistent with established specifications and business requirements to deliver value to our organization.

The position involves:
Analysis, coding, testing, documentation and resolution of inbound and outbound claims EDI transactions on healthcare systems.

Analyzes, and assess areas for performance improvements, and recommends and implements changes for better system process performance

Ability to trace transactions across multiple platform technologies for balance and controls purposes.

Working closely with other IT and support teams across several application areas to resolve transaction and data issues to meet the customer’s needs and deadlines.

Support of concurrent testing environments Critical Skills:
Proficient in trouble-shooting / problem solving / analytical thinking

Experience modifying and running batches jobs

Experience with large-volume data

Experience with Oracle databases

Strong technical system design capability

Self-motivated and have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work within a large cross-functional project team structure

Ability to interpret and translate business requirements into system / application changes which meets (or exceeds) stakeholder expectations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive customer and internal information

Strong technical aptitude and ability to research, document and solve complex issues independently

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree (or higher) or High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of EDI development experience

1+ years of relevant EDI work experience in a high volume data processing environment

1+ years of experience with Oracle/SQL

Knowledgeable of ANSI specifications (mainly ANSI 837, 835)

IBM WebSphere Transformer (WTX / Mercator) or Altova MapForce experience Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of programming experience in a large enterprise culture

Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies

Experience with Trizetto Facets 4.71 or higher (including HIPAA Gateway)

IBM Mainframe development and coding Technology Careers with Optum . Information and technology have amazing power to transform the health care industry and improve people’s lives. This is where it’s happening. This is where you’ll help solve the problems that have never been solved. We’re freeing information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it’s needed. We’re creating the very best ideas that can most easily be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life’s best work .

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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