National Account Manager - Cigna Healthcare - Remote

Overview

The job profile for this position is Client Account Support Advisor, which is a Band 4 Senior Contributor Career Track Role. Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization to achieve net medical membership growth, profitability and persistency objectives through effective service oversight, account retention and management strategies
• Effectively collaborates with Advocacy partners on benefit, service, and relational strategies targeting enhanced customer and client experience
• Maintains market/competitive knowledge on service trends and differentiators – can “sell” Cigna service & tools in a retail setting and/or client discussion
• Effectively collaborates with National Account Executive (NAE) on broad account retention, growth, and satisfaction strategies (multi-product/operational collaboration for operations, network, marketing, product, Health Care Reform etc.) drives inclusion of case installation, product and service partners where appropriate
• Collaborates with National Account Executive on renewal activities, to include RFP involvement, geo access reporting/analysis, etc.
• Develop/maintain “trusted-advisor” relationships with clients and consultants; by proactively engaging in needs and goals discussions, and then leverages Cigna's capabilities and services to differentiate Cigna from the competition
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Cigna products/services across all product lines (HealthCare, Dental, Behavioral, Cigna Group Insurance, Pharmacy, Medical and Condition/Disease Management, Lifestyle Management Programs, Incentive Programs, Cigna Global, etc.)
• Maintains current knowledge of Health Care Reform (legislation/compliance rules) and can confidently and effectively articulate impacts for the client, and Cigna
• Lead in managing dental reporting requests to include analytics and presentation
• Develop/implement consumerism strategies for target accounts to drive enrollment growth and facilitate meaningful customer behavior change and through health advocacy and cost transparency. Includes detailed communication campaigns and event participation as applicable
• Maintains basic understanding and conceptual application of underwriting principals
• Effectively leverages resources to fulfill client onsite needs, offers creative and effective solutions to drive optimal client outcomes and satisfaction while balancing Cigna cost
• Represents Cigna well in market-based events (client & consultant forums, annual enrollment, etc.)
• Lead in managing health care provider (HCP) network and client specific network (CSN) activities and communication

Qualifications

• College Degree or a minimum of 5+ years equivalent related experience
• Proficient knowledge (minimum of 3+ years) in healthcare / managed care business; to include many or all of the following: product knowledge, underwriting principals, risk and financial analysis skills, marketing processes, sales practices, account management and knowledge of administrative operations
• Ability to travel within the United States as needed, could be as high as 25%.
• Ability to obtain appropriate license.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing skills; exhibits courage
• Strategic and financial savvy; ability to partner with NAE to grow book of business
• Demonstrated planning/organizational skills; ability to plan for both the long and short term; drive priorities and results
• Demonstrated ability to foster strong working relationships; demonstrates leadership within a heavily matrixed environment

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 80,900 - 134,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this link. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: USD 80900 - 134800 per year Experience: 5 years required