Optum California MHA Residency Program

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 United Health 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.

Business Geographies:
Optum California care delivery organizations (CDOs) located in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange County.

• Project examples:
  • Leading functional support work in areas such as Business Development, Network Strategy, Patient Experience, our People Team, etc.
  • Developing analytical tools and dashboards for ambulatory, specialty, inpatient, and financial operations
  • Opportunities to partner in developing innovative solutions to complex healthcare issues, starting from ideation, and following through execution of the program
• During your MHA internship experience, you will:
  • Complete 1000 hours of impactful project management, performance improvement, and/or analytical work
  • Lead high-priority work that supports your respective program track
  • Gain exposure to and knowledge of the healthcare industry (including care delivery), Optum businesses, functions, strategies, and senior leaders
  • Develop relationships and networks
  • Receive hands‑on training and support
  • Leverage business acumen and work experience to drive transformation
  • Learn from and present to executive-level leaders
  • Contribute to fun and engaging cohorts
  • Lay the groundwork for a meaningful and impactful career at Optum

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.

• Undergraduate degree
• Currently pursuing an MHA with a target graduation year of 2027
• 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‑1
  
  Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)

• 1+ years of professional work experience
• Consulting and/or healthcare experience and/or involvement with consulting/healthcare clubs
• Outstanding academic achievement
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and solve complex problems through strategic and analytical creative thinking
• Proven excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills at all levels
• Proven project management strengths and ability to navigate competing priorities
• Proven to be adaptable and comfortable in ambiguity and high‑impact situations
• Proven high emotional intelligence and capacity to navigate barriers to execution
• Proven champion of change and customer orientated approach
• Proven learning/growth oriented
• Proven alignment to UHG's values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health 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 hourly pay for this role will range from $18.00 to $32.00 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all…