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Optum, a leading healthcare technology and analytics powerhouse under UnitedHealth Group, leverages data to transform care delivery, pharmacy benefits, and population health management. The company’s OptumInsight platform powers predictive analytics, AI‑driven care plans, and real‑time data dashboards that help providers and payers reduce costs and improve outcomes.

Tech talent at Optum is recruited for roles such as software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, cybersecurity analysts, product managers, and DevOps specialists. Candidates regularly work with Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Python, R, TensorFlow, and advanced SQL to build scalable health‑tech solutions.

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Enterprise Chargemaster Analyst

Company: Optum

Location: Other US Location

Posted Oct 20, 2023

Optum, a global healthcare organization, is seeking a Business Analyst to maintain an accurate and compliant chargemaster. The role involves collaborating with peers and managers across various departments, contributing to process improvement initiatives, and ensuring the chargemaster adheres to regulatory guidance. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of progressive experience in hospital revenue cycle operations, intermediate proficiency with Microsoft business applications, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. and comes with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

UHC Accountant Hybrid - Minnetonka, MN

Company: Optum

Location: Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN

Posted Oct 22, 2023

UnitedHealthcare is offering an Early Careers full-time finance opportunity in accounting. The role involves financial reporting and analysis, preparing financial statements, and participating in project teams for innovation. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 0-2 years of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The company emphasizes integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation, and performance, with a mission to make healthcare more responsive, affordable, and equitable.

Specialty Benefits Field Account Manager - Richardson, TX

Company: Optum

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Oct 29, 2023

UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to simplifying healthcare, fostering healthier communities, and eliminating barriers to quality care. The role involves managing customer service experiences, developing relationships with internal partners, and facilitating resolution of customer service requests. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of customer service experience, specialty benefits experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A bachelor's degree, healthcare industry experience, and presentation skills are preferred. UnitedHealth Group is committed to diversity, equity, and environmental sustainability, with a mission to help people live healthier lives and improve health outcomes.

Vice President, Health Policy - Evaluation, Economics and Predictive Modeling - Remote

Company: Optum

Location: Remote

Posted Oct 29, 2023

OptumServe Consulting/The Lewin Group (OSC/Lewin) is seeking a Vice President to lead large evaluation and policy analysis projects, contribute to business growth, and develop team members. The role involves providing technical leadership, understanding health care financing and policy, developing strategies for new contract work, and managing large complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, 15+ years of industry experience, and a proven track record in leading evaluations and economic analyses. They should also have experience in attaining revenue targets, managing workstreams and budgets, and writing winning competitive proposals. Excellent communication skills are required. OSC/Lewin is a premier national health care and human services consulting firm with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and client satisfaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Optum?
Optum offers a collaborative, data‑centric culture where cross‑functional teams drive innovation. Employees report high engagement in continuous learning programs, access to health‑tech labs, and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid models. Compensation includes competitive base, bonus, and equity components, while health and wellness benefits cover dental, vision, and mental‑health resources. Onsite perks such as lunch discounts and standing desks are common in major hubs like Chicago and Boston.
What types of positions are available at Optum?
Open roles span software engineering, data science, analytics engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, cybersecurity, product management, AI/ML research, UX/UI design, and clinical informatics. Departments range from OptumInsight (analytics) to OptumRx (pharmacy tech) to OptumCare (clinical services). Tech stacks include AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Java, Scala, SQL, Spark, and machine‑learning frameworks. Business and operations roles focus on supply‑chain optimization, claims processing, and patient‑experience analytics.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Tailor your résumé to highlight measurable outcomes—e.g., reduced processing time by 30% or increased data accuracy to 99.9%—and include relevant tech keywords from the posting. Build a portfolio of healthcare‑tech projects or publish notebooks on Kaggle to demonstrate domain expertise. Leverage internal referrals by connecting with current Optum employees on LinkedIn and attending virtual tech meetups. Prepare for the interview by mastering data‑structure problems in Python, reviewing cloud‑security best practices, and practicing behavioral questions that align with Optum’s values of innovation, patient focus, and integrity.

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