Description

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 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.

Optum is seeking an experienced Epic Orders Analyst to join our Information Technology team. In this role, you will support and optimize our Epic Orders and Order Transmittal modules. The analyst will serve as a bridge between our IT department and clinical teams, thereby ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant build and workflows.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week."

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build, configure, and maintain Epic Orders and Order Transmittal to support clinical workflows
• Collaborate with clinicians and IT to gather requirements and optimize system functionality
• Support integration with other Epic applications
• Troubleshoot issues, perform system maintenance, and provide end-user support
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, testing, and validation activities
• Develop documentation, workflows, and training materials for clinical and IT staff
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Partner with project managers to deliver Epic-related initiatives on time and within scope

Why Join Us

At Optum, we are committed to advancing patient care through innovation, teamwork, and technology. As part of our IT and Laboratory teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring clinicians and lab staff have the tools they need to deliver exceptional care.

We offer:

• Opportunities for ongoing Epic training and certification
• A collaborative environment that values both technical expertise and clinical partnership

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:

• Epic Inpatient Orders certification or proficiency
• Epic Order Transmittal certification or proficiency
• 2+ years of experience supporting Epic or other EHR systems in a healthcare environment
• Complex order set build and support experience
• Solid understanding of clinical workflows
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional Epic certifications (e.g., Ambulatory, Inpatient ClinDoc, ASAP, etc.)
• Prior involvement in Epic implementations, upgrades, or optimization projects

*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.

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.

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.