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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 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. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Our Technology Consulting EHR Services practice continues to grow our comprehensive services capability using the collective expertise of our clinical, consulting, delivery, technology, and operations teams. EHR Services Testing Coordinator will work on varying projects within our practice. The Testing Coordinator will scope, plan, oversee and document all testing and business requirements, testing, run and configure reports. Our Testing Coordinator demonstrate knowledge of core technology principles and provide exemplary customer service that continues to position Optum as a center of excellence for technology consulting and related EHR services.

Solid candidates for this role will be able to demonstrate self-motivation, individual leadership, and team collaboration. Most importantly, our team members will foster a culture of diversity and inclusion and drive innovation for our organization and our clients. 

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide product testing expertise and experience for clinical/pharmacy product development project

• Collaborate with end users and product development team to create testing scenarios in a timely and professional manner and make corrective configuration or enhancements in testing environment as required

• Lead small to medium complexity software upgrade initiatives or enhancements to workflows including the design, build, and test phases

• Participate in design and validation sessions and ensure appropriate documentation for testing requirements, follow-up and issue escalation occurs

• Provide technical and/or clinical consultation including application configuration. Review, analyze, and evaluate system needs to encompass all testing scenarios for products and integration within an EHR

• Develop, support, and maintain all required testing scripts and other system documentation.

• Perform daily monitoring of applications in testing environment

• Actively participate in all phases of the testing lifecycle and perform unit, system, negative, and integrated testing tasks, and activities for product workflow

• Provide support of application incidents reported through the help desk, including 24/7 on call coverage as required

• Obtain and maintain in-depth knowledge of software functionality; acquire and utilize knowledge of operational workflows to be implemented

• Perform in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, report details, and other technical issues associated with product software

• Work with trainers to develop and maintain application/product specific training curriculum and materials

• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and manages changes to specifications prioritize, coordinate, and implement updates and requested changes to testing scripts; review and test each new release; troubleshoot problems and questions from end users

• Adhere to organization standards for system configuration and change control

• Develop solid relationships with end user communities, customers, and business partners

• Facilitate communication with stakeholders from initial requirements to final implementation

• Troubleshoot and/or resolve application issues and escalate more complex issues as appropriate

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:

• 4+ years of healthcare experience

• 3+ years of experience writing test scripts and test cases

• 3+ years of experience translating business requirements into functional specifications, implementing updates and requested changes to testing scripts

• Experience in all phases of the testing lifecycle and perform unit, system, negative, and integrated testing tasks, and activities for product workflow

• Experience with testing new releases; troubleshoot problems and questions from end users

• Experience working and configuring new technology platforms

• Ability to travel up to 25% annually

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate and have a history of team management (informal or formal), cross-team communication and leadership skills

• Experience working and configuring EHR software (Epic or Oracle Health)

• Experience in systems and workflows for medication processing, adherence, and overall pharmacy workflows

• Proficiency with Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Key Competencies:

• Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills and ability to balance multiple priorities

• In-depth knowledge of EHR and the full implementation lifecycle

• Teamwork and Collaboration. Consultative and collaborative style with demonstrated ability with cross-functional teams

• Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain solid internal relationships as well as motivate and inspire other team members through solid consultative skills

• Demonstrates a solid ability to build partnerships and influence others. Work across team, group, and business boundaries to drive commonality and reusability in solution to real-world problems

• Demonstrate solid relationship management skills and ability to handle challenging interpersonal situations

• Required to complete and maintain Epic certification in module supporting

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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.