Great place to work - Senior Medical Coder Optum Employee Review

5.0
4 Jan 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Remote Mangers left us really alone to focus on our jobs No annoying meetings

Cons

Great stock buying plan that changed now in 2020 and became a light ones attractive

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5.0
1 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Large company that provides great benefits and support career growth. Company culture supports work life balance.

Cons

Constant shift to hire contractors and offshore roles, which have caused lay offs.

2.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote work flexibility, supportive coworkers.

Cons

Chronic understaffing that leads to constant burnout Leadership behavior is inconsistent, unaccountable, and often dismissive Nepotism heavily influences promotions and opportunities Raises and bonuses are rare or nonexistent despite increasing workloads Workload expectations are unrealistic and unsustainable Company talks about mental wellness but does not practice it internally Extremely limited EAP benefits that offer little real support Employees are not acknowledged, respected, or meaningfully recognized High turnover due to poor culture and lack of investment in employees

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