Is it hard to get a job at Anthem?

Administrative positions at Anthem are among the easier to obtain as they are less competitive and do not have education requirements that are as stringent.

For an administrative assistant position, a high school diploma or equivalent is required. You must have a minimum of four years of experience working in a professional office environment. An associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred, although any combination of work experience and education will be considered.

You must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as heavy calendar management experience. Healthcare experience is a plus. The average annual salary for an administrative assistant is $73,000.

Leadership positions are among the most difficult to get with Anthem. They require advanced degrees and substantial experience in the healthcare field. Salaries for this field are also in the top 10% of the company, indicating that the field is extremely competitive.

For a medical director position, a DO or MD degree, with board certification, is required. You must have an active and unrestricted license to practice medicine. A minimum of 10 years of clinical experience is required.

You will also be required to undergo more frequent (and stringent) background checks and government clearance checks. The average annual salary is $257,000.

Typical salary averages for additional positions at Anthem are:

• Direct sales agent: $79,000 per year

• Health outreach specialist: $70,000 per year

• Customer service representative: $67,000 per year

• Claims processor: $66,000 per year