Payment Integrity and Managed Services Grad Intern

Internships at Optum. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that’s dramatically shaping our entire health care system. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 94,000 people collaborating worldwide, Optum combines people, technology, data and action to improve the delivery, quality and efficiency of health care. Our internship opportunities provide a view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. Here, you’ll work with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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.

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
• 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. 

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: 

• 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 2025 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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $125,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.

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.