Financial Operations Analyst - Evernorth - HYBRID

Cigna Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site in St. Louis

Job summary

Cigna Healthcare in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Analyst to own operational invoicing and reconciliation for pharma manufacturer rebate contracts. The role is hybrid with on-site presence in St. Louis. Local applicants only are considered.

The Analyst will manage FRP invoicing, implement manufacturers, coordinate with Account Directors, and ensure accuracy in invoicing and payments. Strong Excel/Access skills and PBM knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of experience with degree.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; Strong Analytical Skills; Detail oriented.
• Excellent PC skills with ability to utilize MS Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager) and healthcare industry preferred.
• Ability to organize and plan multiple projects.
• Ability to demonstrate self-initiative, work cross functionally to resolve issues as they occur.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up pharma manufacturer rebate contracts and amendments within our FRP invoicing system.
• Manufacturer Implementation in FRP system.
• Work with Account Directors to understand contract intent.
• Communicate setup strategy to BDRO team to capture enhanced/restricted rebate options.
• Track all setup actions through Houston Service Request system for validation and audit.
• Prepare validation packets to support all setup actions.
• Review manufacturer invoicing and data-fix results for invoicing accuracy.
• Communicate with manufacturers to answer invoicing questions.
• Verify bank data for payment receipt and entry in FRP.
• Correct any contract setup issues detected during reconciliation.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Access

Healthcare knowledge

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

_ This is a HYBRID position with on-site presence in St. Louis, MO. _

_ Only local applicants will be considered _

POSITION SUMMARY

The Analyst will own the operational invoicing and reconciliation activities for their select pharma manufacturer rebate contracts. The Analyst should develop an in-depth knowledge of the contract to serve as the primary point of contact regarding the manufacturer’s monthly rebate invoice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Set up pharma manufacturer rebate contracts and amendments within our Formulary Rebate Processing (FRP) invoicing system.
• Manufacturer Implementation in FRP system.
• Work with Contracting’s Account Directors to understand contract intent.
• Communicate setup strategy to the BDRO (Benefit Driven Rebate Optimization) team to capture enhanced/restricted rebate options.
• Track all setup actions through Houston Service Request system for validation and audit.
• Prepare validation packets to support all setup actions.
• Review manufacture specific invoicing and data-fix results to help ensure invoicing accuracy.
• Communicate with mfr to answer invoicing questions.
• Verify bank data for payment receipt and entry in FRP.
• Once confirmed internally, correct any contract setup issues detected during reconciliation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in business or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of experience with degree.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; Strong Analytical Skills; Detail oriented.
• Excellent PC skills with ability to utilize MS Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of PBM (Pharmacy Benefit Manager) and healthcare industry preferred.
• Ability to organize and plan multiple projects.
• Ability to demonstrate self-initiative, work cross functionally to resolve issues as they occur.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

If your niche is in financial reporting and analysis, underwriting, cash management, audit or investor relations, our Finance department may be a perfect fit for you. Our teams within Finance work together to ensure that spending stays on track and that we remain a profitable industry leader. We’re always on the lookout for innovative people who will bring outside-the-box thinking to our team.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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.

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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.