Jobs at Optum

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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.

By reviewing Optum listings on Job Transparency, applicants gain immediate access to salary ranges, employee satisfaction scores, and interview difficulty ratings—data that lets you benchmark offers, identify high‑paying tech clusters, and target roles that match your career goals.

Retail Pharmacist float

Company: Optum

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Aug 08, 2025

Responsible for adherence to federal and state Pharmacy laws. May serve as the Pharmacist-in-charge for licensing agreements. BS or Pharm D College of Pharmacy.

Senior Customer Service Representative

Company: Optum

Location: Dallas, TX

Posted Aug 08, 2025

Handle escalated calls, resolving more complex customer issues. Demonstrated ability to listen skillfully, collect relevant information, build rapport and…

Data Analyst 1 - Risk Adjustment

Company: Optum

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 07, 2025

Manages RADS Mailbox created to support reporting/tool users, answer questions about metrics or other risk adjustment analytics related topics that customers…

Inpatient/Outpatient Wellness Coordinator

Company: Optum

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Casework experience at hospitals, social service agencies or community mental health centers. Wellness Coordinators function in a non-clinical capacity…

Telephonic Nurse, Case Manager RN - Hybrid from Richardson, TX

Company: Optum

Location: Richardson, TX

Posted Aug 09, 2025

Make outbound calls and receive inbound calls to assess members' current health status. Current, unrestricted RN compact license in the state of employment.

Telephonic Case Manager RN - Remote AZ

Company: Optum

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Aug 06, 2025

If you are located within the state of Arizona and you have a current unrestricted AZ licensure or Multiple state licensure - Compact License, you will have the…

Member Services Representative II

Company: Optum

Location: Pearland, TX

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Handles member and provider calls for our Medicare Advantage plan and have demonstrated ability to interpret Medicare Policy and Procedures including but not…

Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic: Aliana

Company: Optum

Location: Richmond, TX

Posted Aug 08, 2025

Valid and current Texas RN license. Specialty nursing certification appropriate to specialty area assigned. Able to travel within a selected region.

Preservice Review Nurse RN - PST Hours - Remote

Company: Optum

Location: Seattle, WA

Posted Aug 07, 2025

Unrestricted RN license in state of residence. Determine the appropriateness of inpatient and outpatient services following evaluation of medical guidelines and…

Utilization Management Nurse RN - Remote

Company: Optum

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Active, unrestrictive RN license in state of residency or Compact RN License if residence is in a Compact State. Must work AZ time zone.

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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