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What is it like to work at Optum?

Optum is a company that prioritizes collaboration and innovation, fostering a culture that encourages employees to think creatively and work together to drive positive change in healthcare.

As a leading health services company, Optum offers a dynamic work environment with diverse teams, including data analysts, clinicians, and IT professionals, working together to develop and implement solutions that improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Working at Optum may appeal to candidates who are passionate about healthcare and technology, as the company provides opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of people around the world.

What makes Optum an attractive place to work?

Optum is a leading health services company that plays a significant role in shaping the future of healthcare through its innovative solutions and commitment to improving patient outcomes. The company offers a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and professional growth, with opportunities to work on diverse projects and contribute to meaningful initiatives. As a part of UnitedHealth Group, Optum provides employees with access to a wide range of training and development programs, enabling them to advance their careers and make a lasting impact in the healthcare industry.

Do workers at Optum get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 143 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Does Optum pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 182 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

At Optum, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
94% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 193 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Optum?

Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
70% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Optum?

Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
47% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Optum affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
88% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Optum?

Most people get paid time off work.
98% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 41% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 29% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers at Optum worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 137 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do Optum workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Optum workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
39% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Optum?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 177 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do Optum managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
92% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 132 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Optum spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 135 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Optum?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
82% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 186 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is a Optum job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
69% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Is working at Optum good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
87% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 98 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Optum feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 181 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Optum get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 165 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Optum?

Most people feel stressed out here.
68% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 189 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Optum enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at Optum recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Optum?

Most people got enough training when they started.
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 191 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Optum?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 64% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 185 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people think Optum’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
86% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 174 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Optum is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
52% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
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Senior Vice President, Hospital and Health System Contracting

Senior Vice President, Hospital and Health System Contracting

UnitedHealth Group

El Segundo, CA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

UnitedHealth Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Senior Vice President, Hospital and Health System Contracting, serves as the leader responsible for the full scope of hospital and institutional provider strategy, negotiations, and relationship management across the state of California. This role reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Network for Optum Health Networks and maintains dual accountability to the CEO of California.
This leader is a key architect of Optum Health California's hospital contracting strategy across Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Medicaid lines of business. The position requires exceptional strategic, operational, and relationship-building capabilities, with deep experience in complex payer-provider negotiations and value-based care models. The Senior Vice President works cross-functionally to ensure alignment with clinical, operational, financial, and administrative teams, while maintaining strong partnerships with hospital systems across the region.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership
    • Develop and execute the institutional and hospital partnership strategy for Optum Health California, ensuring alignment with organizational goals related to growth, affordability, and quality
    • Serve as a strategic advisor to regional leadership teams, collaborating to achieve market-level objectives
  • Contracting & Negotiation
    • Lead end-to-end negotiations and ongoing management of hospital and health system contracts across all lines of business (Medicare Advantage, Commercial, Medicaid)
    • Ensure contracts promote value-based care, align incentives, and support cost management and affordability initiatives
    • Exercise independent judgment and decision-making on complex contracting and business issues
  • Team & Organizational Leadership
    • Build, coach, and lead a high-performing team responsible for hospital and institutional contracting
    • Develop capabilities within the team to meet evolving market demands and organizational priorities
    • Inspire teams to deliver high engagement, operational excellence, and strong performance
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner closely with leaders across Utilization Management, Clinical Leadership, Group and IPA Operations, Claims, Finance, and other Optum Health functions
    • Ensure operational readiness and alignment in the execution of hospital contracts and related initiatives
  • Market Engagement & Relationship Management
    • Represent Optum Health California with hospital executives and institutional partners
    • Build and maintain high-trust, executive-level relationships that support strategic objectives and long-term collaboration
  • Performance Monitoring
    • Establish metrics and reporting processes to monitor hospital partner performance and contract outcomes
    • Lead interventions to improve quality, patient experience, affordability, and performance where necessary
    • Oversee unit cost controls and broader medical cost management strategies

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:
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in hospital or institutional contracting within a health plan
  • 5+ years of experience in capitation and risk-based contracting with facilities and health systems
  • Deep understanding of risk-bearing entities, utilization management, and value-based care models
  • Proven track record negotiating complex provider contracts across Medicare Advantage, Commercial, and Medicaid lines of business
  • Proven ability to travel routinely to provider sites and internal teams across Southern California
  • Residence in southern California

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in medical group or IPA settings
  • Established relationships with hospital systems in Southern California
  • Proven solid financial acumen and strategic thinking abilities
  • Proven exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to navigate and influence within a complex matrixed organization
  • Proven collaborative, solutions-driven approach with a focus on execution and outcomes

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $200,400 to $343,500 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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