ST. LOUIS — Leading insurance provider Anthem revealed plans to add 250 new jobs to its St. Louis office on Thursday.
The additional workforce will be stationed at the company's longstanding headquarters on Chestnut in downtown St. Louis, marking a positive development for the city's employment landscape.
"We are so excited to announce that we will be adding 250 new jobs to our St. Louis Office." Stephanie Vojicic, President of Anthem, said.
This expansion signals Anthem's continued commitment to the region, where it has anchored its state headquarters since the 1970s.
Anthem has 1.7 million members including those on commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans, and handles health benefits for nearly 40% of city of St. Louis residents.
Among the new hires, a group has already begun training for Anthem's innovative bio plus specialty pharmacy call center.
Dan Mandoli, Speciality Pharmacy President at CarelonRx, shed light on the nature of these roles.
"These are high-cost drugs that affect a small portion of our population but have very specific clinical requirements that go along with them," Mandoli said. "So we guide and walk the patients through that process."
Anthem's commitment to hiring locally extends across various roles, encompassing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, billing specialists, financial assistance specialists, and call center customer agents. This holistic approach aims to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in handling specialized medications.
As Anthem reinforces its presence in Downtown St. Louis, Vojicic emphasized the company's dedication to being an active participant in the area's revitalization.
"It's very easy to engage and to remain here," she said. "We think it's our duty to be part of the revitalization and stay here, especially when there are so many great things going on."
"Specialty pharmacies are going to be the wave of the future as more and more complex drugs come on the market," Kathy Osborn, president and CEO of the Regional Business Council said.
In a city that has witnessed the departure of major corporations, Anthem's decision to expand its workforce in St. Louis has garnered praise from city leaders. Mayor Tishaura Jones expressed the importance of being cheerleaders for the region.
"We have to flip that narrative and let them know the great things about this city." she said.
She emphasized the proactive approach taken by city leaders in engaging with companies to highlight the strengths of St. Louis.
With Anthem's long-standing history in St. Louis and its commitment to contributing to the city's growth and revitalization, the addition of 250 new jobs is not only a boon for the company but also a positive sign for the local economy.
As the city continues to attract and retain businesses, it sets the stage for a promising and vibrant future for St. Louis and its residents.
Anthem still has more than 100 jobs available and the goal is to have all of the positions filled by the summer of 2024.
Training takes between three and five weeks and all positions have bonuses and incentives. Click here to see available jobs at Anthem.
