DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado is adding nearly 300 jobs at its Denver office as part of a comprehensive effort to support its growing business.
“The Colorado workforce is ideal for expanding our capabilities to better serve our members,” said Mike Ramseier, president, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado. “These are important jobs with solid benefits and many of the new positions will be specifically focused on helping our customers better navigate the changes in the health care system.”
Anthem currently employs nearly 1,700 associates across Colorado. The new positions will be located at the company’s 700 Broadway building and will include entry level and managerial positions in the areas of customer service, training and other operational functions. Successful candidates will provide service to our members in a valuable, trusted and caring way. Anthem has already hired nearly 250 new positions so far this year. With the addition of the new jobs, Anthem will have more than 1,300 associates at its Denver location.
“We’re very excited to see these jobs coming to Denver,” said Michael Hancock, mayor of the city of Denver. “It will provide a real boost to our local economy and good jobs to our people. We’re looking forward to partnering closely with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in this effort.”
The new jobs are being filled in phases with all hiring expected to be concluded by the end of the year. Anyone seeking more information on the new positions or wishing to apply can visit http://www.careersatwellpoint.com.
“As Anthem celebrates our 75th anniversary in Colorado this year, we’re proud of our long legacy as a major employer in the state,” Ramseier said. “We’d like to thank our partners with the city of Denver and Denver Office of Economic Development for continued support of our growth. Through this supportive partnership, we are able to provide these key jobs to help better service our customers.”
Anthem serves nearly 1 million members in Colorado, offering a variety of health care plans, including medical, dental, life and specialty programs.
About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Colorado
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About the Denver Office of Economic Development
The Denver Office of Economic Development is dedicated to advancing economic prosperity for the City of Denver, its businesses, neighborhoods and residents. Working with a wide variety of community partners, OED operates to create a local environment that stimulates balanced growth through job creation, business assistance, housing options, neighborhood redevelopment and the development of a skilled workforce.