Optum Payment Integrity and Managed Services Internship

Internships at UnitedHealth Group. As an intern at UnitedHealth Group, you will be fully immersed in our company and culture while getting the opportunity to develop the foundational skills needed to launch your career. During our full-time, 10-week summer internship program, you will be working alongside highly skilled professionals in your field, have a mentor to guide your professional development, network with leaders across the organization, and contribute to projects relevant to your degree. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Our Optum Payment Integrity & Managed Services Summer Internship Program is designed to provide graduate students a unique opportunity to become familiar with the organization and gain meaningful work experience throughout our Payer Operations business. Our organization has over 20,000 employees worldwide.  You will be exposed to the Payer Operations top executional priorities which will utilize your strategic thinking and planning skills, critical thinking, global mindset, program, and project management skills.   During the summer, we focus on your training and professional development, so you’ll be prepared to take your career to the next level.  You will develop a wide range of practical and technical job skills, further develop leadership and communication skills, and develop a broad professional network within the organization.  You will have the ability to make meaningful contributions to the company and help people live healthier lives.  Over the course of 10 weeks, you can expect the following:

• On the job experience:  Working as part of a high performing team in your business group is how you will gain in-depth experience as an intern.  You will begin to build your analytical and leadership skills by executing key messaging to internal and external stakeholders
• Professional support:  You will be matched to a leader and mentor, available to answer your questions, help you through challenging situations, and provide feedback throughout the duration of the summer
• Professional development:  Over the course of the summer, you will receive professional training and coaching and an opportunity to network with several leaders across the organization
• Organized networking activities:  Our social responsibility mission is helping build healthier communities.  We promote community involvement and networking with other interns across the UnitedHealth Group family

Benefits & Opportunities for UnitedHealth Group Interns:

• Eligible to contribute to a 401k savings plan.
• Laptop and equipment provided by the organization.
• Opportunity to attend UnitedHealth Group’s 3-day Early Careers Internship Experience at the corporate office in Minnesota.
• Full-time offer or returning internship offer possibilities for high performers.
• Access to a network of hundreds of interns and leaders throughout the organization.
• In-person, hybrid, and remote opportunities available.

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

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in a masters degree program with a concentration in healthcare administration, public health, business administration or related field
• Active enrollment in a masters degree program throughout the duration of the summer 2024 internship
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Relevant work experience including but not limited to finance, operations, healthcare, and/or data analytics
• Proven ability to quickly understand complex business issues and make strategic decisions
• Proven ability to thrive in team-based culture and fast changing global environment
• Proven ability to navigate a complex matrix organization
• Proven excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven high level of initiative, accountability, and attention to detail
• Proven solid organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work in a deadline-driven environment

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

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.