Account Specialist I
Lenexa, Kansas
At a glance
There are Sales roles. And then there are Sales roles with Quest. After all, this is a place where your sales skills will help make a difference to healthcare for millions. Working to grow and maintain our business with new and existing customers across General Diagnostics and a variety of specialty areas from Oncology to Women’s Health and Cardiology, your talents will make more impact. And, no matter what you’re working on, your professional development will benefit. With countless opportunities to reach your future career goals through mentorship, team collaboration, and in-depth training, we’ll help you find success at Quest.
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As part of our supportive and collaborative team, you will be inspired to develop and achieve your career aspirations. From comprehensive learning opportunities to skill-building activities, we invest in you–personally and professionally. And as a sales professional, there’s no one-size-fits all approach to success–you can forge a rewarding career path in several different ways. Here is just one example of a career path you can take.
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Job Details
Account Specialist I - Lenexa, KS - Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
- The Account Specialist is the main contact for insurance accounts.
- This individual works closely with our Executive Sales team to learn, solution and improve our business relationships.
- They apply their large breadth of knowledge to anticipate customer needs, improve workflows, identify risks or opportunities, and solve any issues that might occur.
Pay Range: $65,000+ per year
Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.
Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
• Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• 15 PTO days first year
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Blueprint for Wellness
• Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Training provided!
- Main contact for customers’ business needs expected to resolve or identify a source for resolution.
- Serve as liaison between all teams and departments:
- Strategic Account Executives, Customer Service Group, Case Management, Quality Assurance, Imaging, Project Managers, Technical Account Managers, IT, Data Reference, Field Operations, Field Sales, Professional Services, Project Managers, Billing, Call Center, Attending Physician Statements etc.
- Responsible for keeping all account information accurate:
- Update our Customer Relationship Management tool, Salesforce.
- Audit account codes for order placement and billing.
- Review billing invoices.
- Verify workflow processes.
- Validate any project needs are correctly aligned.
- Attend and contribute to client meetings, facilitate and lead client meetings and/or conference calls, join regional and national industry events and travel as necessary.
- Provide daily, weekly, monthly and/or quarterly reporting metrics from various systems and data sources.
- ExamOne Portal, Business Intelligence site, CaseOne, C4, SAS, ESS
- Join, participate and/or lead daily, weekly, monthly and/or quarterly calls both internally and externally
- Proactively identify areas of risk or opportunity and work closely with Strategic Account Executives to protect or gain business
- Retain business through exception customer care, timely responses, proprietary insight, and relationship building
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience:
- Must have 5 years of experience in a sales support type environment
Preferred Work Experience:
- N/A
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Auditory and visible ability along with comfort with video meetings
Knowledge:
- Basic computer skills, proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Suite
Skills:
- Must be able to quickly and efficiently resolve urgent client issues.
- Good oral and written communication
- Observe strict confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to set goals, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
- Accuracy with attention to detail
- Present self and ExamOne in a professional, enthusiastic, and positive manner
- Ability to make a good impression, quickly develop good rapport and cultivate and maintain long-term relationships
- Possesses strong leadership skills as well as the ability to contribute to a teamwork environment
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree(Required)
LICENSECERTIFICATIONS
Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.
While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets
Culture
We’ve built a welcoming, inclusive workplace where people are inspired to learn, develop, and progress in their careers. There’s stability, so you can explore many career paths in one field. There’s flexibility, helping you to build a fulfilling life and rewarding career. There’s training and development to align your work with your business success. No wonder there’s more to discover at Quest.
Learn moreBenefits
We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.
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Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision
From medical, dental, and vision coverage plans designed to meet your needs, to supplemental health plans for an additional layer of financial protection, you can rest assured that your health is high on our agenda.
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401(k)
You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.
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Virtual work options
Quest Virtual Model allows eligible Quest employees to work either a hybrid schedule (two to three days from home per workweek), a near-site schedule (primarily from home with occasional work in a Quest office), or fully remote. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis with the employee’s manager and HR Business Partner.
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Sales incentive plan
Uncapped incentive and 9-month new hire tiered incentive guarantee. Incentive is paid out quarterly.
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Training
Comprehensive sales training program and educational assistance offerings.
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Transportation
Company-supplied vehicle.
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