Health Information Consult Senior (CA, MO, WI, KY, IN, or OH) - 36208

WellPoint is the nation's leading health benefits company serving the needs of approximately 28 million medical members nationwide.WellPoint is the nation's leading health benefits insurer and a Fortune Top 50 company. At WellPoint, we are dedicated to improving the lives of the people we serve and the health of our communities. WellPoint strives to be the most trusted choice for consumers and a leader in affordable quality care with an unyielding commitment to meeting the needs of our diverse customers.
Bring your expertise to our innovative, performance-focused culture, and you will discover lasting rewards and the opportunity to take your career further than you can imagine. 
 
Senior Health Information Consultant
*this position will be filled in Woodland Hills, CA; St Louis, MO; Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN; Mason, OH; or Louisville, KY
 
This position will support customers in our local and National California market
 
The Sr. Healthcare Information Consultant, representing Client Consulting Services, is responsible for identifying opportunities to positively impact member health as well as the financial well-being of employer groups through data analysis and extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry.  The candidate will be an active participant in supporting overall Sales strategies as well as working with the Sales team in implementing group-specific marketing and renewal strategies from both a financial and clinical perspective.  The candidate will work primarily with Account Executives and Account Managers in CA, NV, and CO region markets to provide strategic recommendations that communicate the value of the health plan and promote wellness to executives and professional clients. Essential duties include but are not limited to: 
Provides healthcare analysis and demonstrates the Company's value, leveraging the appropriate information with the client, collaborates with key areas of the organization to present a comprehensive, integrated healthcare story for the customer through presentations and written executive summaries.Makes formal presentations both to prospective and existing clients.  Participates in strategic presentations as needed to define and support the Company's overall mission.Evaluates account-specific utilization to target specific areas where the Company has an opportunity to offer new programs and promote wellness and other existing program options. Prepares strategic responses via the RFP process, highlighting and promoting the value of the consulting role in the account management process.Develops relationships with clients, consultants and brokers. Provides business requirements and customer feedback to internal business partners to ensure that market leading, group-specific information is available for sound decision making.Stays abreast of latest trends in the healthcare industry as well as the latest competitor offerings.  Educates clients on industry trends and impact of these trends on the clients' cost and utilization.Provides subject matter expertise with internal business partners to improve the efficiency and continuity of group information, serving as an advocate for the customer.  Performs strategic data analysis and research as appropriate to support business needs.Assists in enterprise planning initiatives to address areas for improvement.Performs other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have:
BA/BS, BSN or equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 5 years related experience in analysis required. Experience in a Sales and external customer environment and/or clinical background preferred. Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, negotiation and planning skills required, with strong financial background preferred. Ability to travel 50-60% of the time.  
WellPoint is ranked as one of America's Most Admired Companies  among health insurers by Fortune magazine  and is a 2008 DiversityInc magazine Top 50 Company for Diversity. To learn more about our company please visit us at www.wellpoint.com/careers.