Nurse Practitioner applicants have rated the interview process at Optum with 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 65.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Nurse Practitioner roles take an average of 22 days to get hired, when considering 12 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Optum overall takes an average of 25 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Optum as a Nurse Practitioner according to 12 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 27%
Background check: 16%
Drug test: 14%
One on one interview: 14%
Group panel interview: 11%
Skills test: 11%
Personality test: 3%
Presentation: 3%
Other: 3%
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I had an initial phone interview with recruiter then virtual interview with recruiter and then an in person interview with the office manager and regional director. About 2 weeks later, received an offer via telephone from the recruiter.
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Mostly questions about my experience, career goal, etc.
The interview was very informative. The two NPs who interviewed me were very friendly. They were open to all questions and we had a good honest communication. I look forward to hearing back from them.
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Patient scenario questions and questions related to your personality.
I applied online. I interviewed at Optum (Redlands, CA) in Jun 2024
Interview
Multiple interviews conducted. Two via telephone with hiring representative in another state. Had some issues with this as never received call at pre-scheduled time. Had to call all over UHC/Optum to get this clarified. Third interview via video chat with administrative and clinical management at the office I would prospectively work. Delay in communication
A telephone call with a recruiter and then two interviews over the phone for a position where you do yearly Medicare assessments in the home. Some scenario questions with how you would handle different situations
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They gave a list of vitals and lab values and asked how you would handle situation. What education you would give that patient.