Career Blogs

When it comes to choosing a workplace, it's about more than just finding a job—it's about selecting an environment that supports your professional and personal growth. That's exactly what we strive to offer at UnitedHealth Group, where well-being is not just a buzzword but a core philosophy.

UnitedHealth Group has a reputation for being a global leader in health care solutions, but what makes us truly special is our continuous commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. After all, we recognize that each person brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives to the table.

In modern health care, the pivotal contribution of committed experts like Angel takes center stage. As technology reshapes the landscape, Angel’s experience in customer service stands as a prime example of how technology intertwines with health care. The integration of technology and medicine has ushered in a new era of patient care, characterized by enhanced precision, efficiency and overall effectiveness.

At UnitedHealth Group, we celebrate the remarkable journeys of clinical employees like James, Eileen, and Andi, who exemplify the profound impact that dedicated health care professionals can have on patient care and the broader community.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a vibrant and essential period of celebration, offering us a chance to recognize the cultural, societal and organizational contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. At UnitedHealth Group, we’re honored to celebrate this month with dedicated team members like Michelle and Karla, who champion diversity and inclusivity both within and outside our organization.

Navigating a career in health care can be deeply fulfilling, but it also often opens our eyes to personal health challenges. For Wendy Cheung, a Member Relations Manager at UnitedHealthcare, the journey was intertwined with both a successful professional trajectory and a personal battle with cancer.

For team members like Rina P., that means combining a clinical background with managerial expertise to help deliver the most effective, efficient health solutions possible. Let’s take a closer look at a typical day for Rina, and discover how her work helps people live healthier lives.

For Ritu N., a principal lead engineer, the journey to helping people live healthier lives began in childhood. Read more about Ritu’s path to becoming a software engineer at Optum in her own words, and find out how she’s following her passion to turn data into meaningful solutions.

At Optum, our diverse culture empowers us to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve. We sat down with Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and head of employee strategies and accountability, Monique McWilliams, to find out how we’re cultivating a workplace like no other. Read more to learn her perspective.

To pursue our mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone, it takes a diverse, dedicated team working in an environment that empowers each individual to be at their best. What does a work culture that lifts people up look like from the inside? We sat down with two of our team members, Jasmin and Ricky, to get their impressions and learn more about what it’s like to work in a uniquely supportive environment at Optum.

At Optum, our mission is to help people live healthier lives. That includes improving the lives of our team members, many of whom balance their work with another important role — being a parent. We recently invited Avril and Katherine, two of our professionals who are also raising children, to reflect on what it takes to balance work and parenting. As you’ll see, for Avril, Katherine and so many others, Optum is a great place to grow your career and your family.

As an organization, UnitedHealth Group strives to provide our employees with the best tools possible to encourage success. Through our technology advancements we’ve been able to provide care to thousands of people around the world, while also providing work/life flexibility via telecommuting to over 25% of our employees. While working remotely can provide significant advantages, it’s not for everyone. We want you to be prepared before you decide to choose a telecommuting career. See if these few things line up with your personality and goals as a professional.

After applying at UnitedHealth Group, Optum or UnitedHealthcare, you don’t have to wait for a recruiter to contact you to find out about the status of your application.

UnitedHealth Group is proud that so many veterans choose to work here. We know that those who serve or have served have special skills that can be applied in helping deliver best-in-class health care benefits and services. Here’s what they have to say about transitioning into a civilian career here.

Ready to apply? That’s great! Or maybe you’ve applied a few times and clicked on this blog out of frustration. Whatever the reason, we’re glad you’re here. Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty and give you the information you’re looking for. We’ve put together some tips to help you be more successful when applying at UnitedHealth Group.