Cigna Network Academy at Cigna in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you're looking for a challenging, ever-changing career, you've come to the right place. Cigna Network Academy instills professional development and growth in provider contracting among early-career employees. Our training program will provide you with an in-depth understanding of what it takes to succeed in HealthCare network development and provider (i.e. physicians and hospitals) contracting. Throughout this multi-week program, your virtual classroom is integrated with training, structured fieldwork, mentoring, and coaching. Upon completion, you will have the necessary tools to combat the versatility of HealthCare, understand the complexities, and experience a fulfilling career as a Provider Contractor.

What you will do:

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  Establish, develop, and maintain relationships.Within your assigned market, you'll be expected to cultivate relationships with providers, both current and prospective. You will build and maintain relationships that nurture provider partnerships to support the local market strategy.


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  Understand the interrelationships and competitive landscape of the providers in your geographic area, including Cigna's network solutions.


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  Understand the dynamics of provider networks.Support strategic positioning for provider contracting, assist in the development of networks and help to identify opportunities for greater value-orientation.


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  Participate in contract negotiations.Negotiate contracts with physicians.


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  Be a team player.Work closely with a variety of internal and external individuals to accomplish your goals, including your Manager, Claims Operations, Medical Management, Legal, Medical Economics, Compliance, Sales, Marketing, and Provider Relations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Senior in a Baccalaureate Program, graduating no later than May 2021 or a Bachelor's degree with no more than 3 years of work experience post-graduation.


• Preferred majors and/or minors: Business, Risk Management, Healthcare Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Accounting


• Prefer a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Additional skills/traits:

• Highly motivated, confident, energetic, and positive attitude


• Strong communication and presentation skills, along with listening ability


• Strong analytic skills and financial acumen


• Willing and able to take initiative and is results-oriented


• Effective critical thinking, problem-solving and influencing skills


• Exceptional work ethic, willing and eagerness to succeed - a proven self-starter


• A high degree of honesty and integrity


• Ability to collaborate with others


• Goal-oriented and career-minded


• Exceptional customer service standards and delivery


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to prioritize projects and to handle multiple demands simultaneously


• Multilingual language skills are highly desired


• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Location: Houston, TX

US Candidates Only: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the company, and therefore is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status. If you require a special accommodation, please visit our Careers website or contact us at SeeYourself@cigna.com .

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. We offer an integrated suite of health services through Cigna, Express Scripts, and our affiliates including medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products. Together, with our 74,000 employees worldwide, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation.

When you work with Cigna, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives while working together to make the world a healthier place. What difference will you make? To see our culture in action, search #TeamCigna on Instagram.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.