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 Documentation Writer is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining high-quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Aids, and Process Guides that support operational excellence. This role bridges the gap between subject matter experts (SMEs) and end-users by transforming complex information into clear, simple, and actionable content.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Content Development
- Create and update SOPs, process documents, and step-by-step job aids
- Simplify complex workflows into clear, concise, and easy-to-follow instructions
- Ensure documents adhere to organizational templates, standards, and tone. • Design process maps to showcase the workflow
- Create new hire/refresher/upskill training content assets such as PowerPoint Presentations, assessments etc.
- Support in maintaining a central repository of all operational documentation developed
- Information Gathering
- Collaborate with SMEs to extract process knowledge, clarify ambiguities through effective probing, and validate accuracy
- Conduct group discussions, observe workflows, and document best practices
- Work closely with trainers, instructional designers, and process owners to ensure alignment
- Editing & Quality Control
- Review existing SOPs for consistency, relevance, and readability
- Maintain version control and ensure compliance with audit and documentation standards
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Content Writing experience for New Hire Training Content, Facilitation Guide, Participant Guide, Job Aids, SOP
- Experience using PPT, Word
- Worked with SMEs, more corporate; Excellent probing skills, leading SME discussions, figuring out what content should be created from scratch
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience in healthcare, BPO, or RCM operations
Skills & Competencies
- Solid writing and editing skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with common style guides, version control and other documentation standards
- Ability to simplify technical or domain-heavy content for end-user clarity
- Good probing and SME interaction skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and collaborative documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint)
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.
Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2026 Optum Global Solutions (Philippines) Inc. All rights reserved.
Skills Required
- Content Writing experience for New Hire Training Content
- Experience using PPT
- Experience using Word
- Worked with SMEs
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
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Parental & Family Support — Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, 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. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Optum has three workplace models that balance the needs of the business and the responsibilities of each role. These models, core on‑site (5 days/week), hybrid (4 days/week) and telecommute or fully remote, vary by country, role and location.
