All about us
You likely know us as an insurance company, but that’s just a portion of what we do. Hundreds of thousands of North Dakotans trust us to provide them with personalized service and unmatched access to care. It’s a mission we take seriously.
We also work with entities throughout the state to challenge the cost and complexity of health care in North Dakota. This uncompromising goal requires caring, innovative people who are ready and willing to help create a new level of health and well-being in North Dakota and beyond.
Work environment
This opportunity is open to an in-office working arrangement at our Minot, ND office. We empower our employees to find a work style that is best for them. Learn more at Life at Blue | BCBSND (https://www.bcbsnd.com/careers/life-at-blue).
Pay information
- Pay Level: 018
- FLSA Category: Nonexempt - Hourly
- Individual pay will be based on skills, experience, qualifications, location, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
- Opportunities for continued salary growth through a performance-based merit program.
- This position is eligible to participate in the company's sales incentive plan.
- The estimated base starting salary for this position is $20.32 - $27.00.
At BCBSND, we’re committed to providing fair and equitable compensation. While the posted salary range reflects the full compensation range for this role, offers typically fall at or below the midpoint, and in alignment with internal equity and role expectations. Individual offers are based upon candidates’ unique experience, education, and skillsets. The top of the range reflects the ceiling for this role and is only used for offers in exceptionally rare cases. We do not extend offers above the posted maximum.
A day in the life
The Account Specialist plays a vital role in supporting members, clients, and brokers by delivering exceptional service and ensuring a seamless experience. This position is responsible for assisting members, clients and brokers with claim and benefit inquiries, enrollment onboarding and renewal implementation. The Account Specialist serves as a key point of contact, addressing questions, resolving issues, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate responses. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Your responsibilities will include
- Provides assistance, service, and education to members, clients, and brokers/consultants.
- Ensures accuracy and timeliness in responding to a variety of inquiries.
- Processes and resolves questions with varying complexities, which may include documentation of calls, member and client updates, and claims research.
- Ensures timely follow-up on inquiries from members, clients, and brokers/consultants by communicating and collecting information with team members to address and resolve discrepancies.
- Educates and provides product information and application assistance for members, clients, and brokers/consultants.
- Assists with distribution of materials to members, clients, and brokers/consultants.
- Communicates claims filing requirements, contract changes, underwriting policies, and billing procedures to members, clients, and brokers/consultants.
- Supports sales and account management activities such as processing renewals for assigned accounts.
- Collaborates with internal team members regarding changes to client information.
- Generates a proposal for renewals.
- Sells individual products including health insurance, Medicare products, supplemental insurance, dental, vision, travel, and ancillary products, when applicable.
What you need to succeed
- A high school diploma, or GED, is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in customer-focused role such as customer service or sales, insurance, business, marketing, or related experience.
- Must have or obtain ND Insurance Producer License, including the passing of the Accident & Health and Life & Annuity exams within 3 months of hire and maintain continuing education requirements annually.
- Demonstrates ability to engage with members, clients, and brokers/consultants to provide assistance, education, and resolution of inquiries.
- Ensures precision in processing inquiries, documentation, and research to maintain compliance and quality standards.
- Effectively conveys information in a clear, professional manner across multiple channels, including phone, email, and written correspondence.
- Manages multiple tasks and inquiries efficiently, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
- Works closely with internal team members and external stakeholders to address discrepancies and support account management activities.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills to adapt to changing processes, products, and industry standards.
Equivalent combination of education, experience or training determined to be acceptable by Human Resources may be substituted, unless regulated by contract or program standards
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage accepted throughout the United States
- Employer funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Arrangements
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting
- Paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), PTO donation program, and paid parental leave
- Voluntary benefits including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Term/Whole Life, Cancer Care Insurance, and more
Additional company perks
- Robust mental health offerings including an Employee Assistance Program, Learn to Live, meQ.
- Comprehensive learning and development opportunities and an Educational Assistance Program.
- 16 hours of paid volunteer time with a $200 donation to a charity of your choice upon completion of all volunteer hours.
- Employee recognition, community initiative events and yearly company outings.
- Workplace flexibility offering different options for working arrangements and the freedom to make time for important commitments.
- Opportunities to connect through employee committees.
Equal opportunity employment
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
For questions, please email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
Application Deadline: This posting is scheduled to close on 7/27/26 at 8:00 a.m. (CT). However, it may be closed earlier if a high volume of qualified applications is received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.
This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and for the entire duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
