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Optum

4.0
based on 3.9k Reviews

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Company Summary

Overall Rating

4.0/5
based on 3.9k reviews
highly rated categories
On-Par
with industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Job Security, Work-Life Balance, Company Culture

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions/Appraisal

Work Policy
Hybrid
Hybrid
80% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
93% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
68% employees reported
No travel
No travel
72% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
Health insurance
401 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
351 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
322 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
291 employees reported
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About Optum

Founded in1977 (48 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count1 Lakh+
India HeadquartersGurgaon / Gurugram, Haryana, India
Office Locations
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Websiteoptum.com
Primary Industry
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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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together


Being a part of Optum means working to improve health outcomes for everyone, including yourself. Here is how:


Caring. Your total health and well-being are important to us. Whatever matters most to you — we have resources to help you be your best at work and at home. The benefits range from free Peloton courses to financial counseling. Learn more about what we offer.


Connecting. We recognize our collective power to make an impact across our communities because we believe the health of any society is measured by the overall health of its people. Learn more about our culture. 


Growing together. Optum is full of inspiring career stories, and we offer a lifetime of opportunities. Discover all the ways you can learn, grow and develop. 


UnitedHealthcare and Optum make up UnitedHealth Group as two distinct but complementary businesses, working to build a better health system for all.

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Optum Ratings

based on 3.9k reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5
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Category Ratings

4.1

Job Security

4.0

Work-Life Balance

3.9

Company Culture

3.7

Skill Development

3.7

Work Satisfaction

3.5

Salary & Benefits

3.2

Promotions/Appraisal

Optum is rated 4.0 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 3.9k company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Optum
based on 3.7k reviews
4.1
Rated by 1.2k Women
Rated 4.1 for Job Security and 4.0 for Company Culture
4.0
Rated by 2.5k Men
Rated 4.1 for Job Security and 4.0 for Work-Life Balance

Work Policy at Optum

based on 444 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
80%
Work from office
17%
Permanent work from home
3%

Optum Reviews

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Critically Rated for
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Rating by Women Employees
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rated by 2.5k men
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Optum Salaries

3.5
rated by 3.9k employees for salaries

Claims Associate

(3.1k salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5.6 L/yr

Software Engineer

(2.1k salaries)
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₹5.2 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr

Senior Software Engineer

(2.1k salaries)
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₹9.6 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr

Medical Coder

(1.1k salaries)
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₹1.5 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr

Senior Claims Associate

(745 salaries)
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr

Data Analyst

(529 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹27 L/yr

Associate Software Engineer

(518 salaries)
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr

Clinical Investigator

(437 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Senior Associate

(338 salaries)
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr

Software Developer

(298 salaries)
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr

Optum Interview Questions

Interview Process at Optum

based on 141 interviews in last 1 year
Interview Experience
4.1
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
23%
Moderate
70%
Hard
7%

People are getting interviews through

based on 266 Optum interviews
Referral
22%
Job Portal
22%
Walkin
17%
Campus Placement
15%
*24% candidates got the interview through other sources
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Optum FAQs

When was Optum founded?
Optum was founded in 1977. The company has been operating for 48 years primarily in the Healthcare sector.
Where is the Optum headquarters located?
Optum is headquartered in Gurgaon / Gurugram, Haryana.
How many employees does Optum have in India?
Optum currently has more than 33,000+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in Optum based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Optum have good work-life balance?
Optum has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 3,900+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 75% employees rated Optum 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Optum work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Optum good for career growth?
Career growth at Optum is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.2. 25% employees rated Optum 3 or below, while 75% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Optum promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in Optum?
Working at Optum comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for job security, work life balance and company culture. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 3,900+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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