Working at Blue Shield of California

Nonprofit health plan Blue Shield of California focuses its efforts on ensuring all Californians have access to high-quality health care at an affordable price. The guiding mission behind this drive is transforming the current healthcare system into one that they would bring their friends and family to.

Diving Into the Values at Blue Shield of California

The mission of Blue Shield doesn't just stop at providing exceptional care to its own members, but instead extends to all Californians and even beyond that. Since 1939 the nonprofit has been striving to provide the best care for the communities it serves.

Further yet, the nonprofit is passionate about creating a system that is affordable. This is where the company's foundational values come into play. The values are more than just words they use to further explain their mission. These values are the nonprofits reason for being:

Trusted and trusting

Valuing people

Results-oriented

Interconnected

Agile and nimble

Creative solutioning

Customer-centric

The Culture at Blue Shield

Invested in You

When it comes to the culture at Blue Shield, they have it down pat. The nonprofit is committed to building a great place to work. In turn, the employees help fulfill Blue Shield's mission by creating a community. This sense of community is seen in the employees' desire to give back. Every year, the company hosts an annual Month of Giving and Service. Last year, more than 44% of employees took part in 57 volunteer projects that served 27 nonprofits.

The company has set its goals high with its mission and strategy. Both demand ambitious goals from individuals and the company as a whole. In order to accomplish these goals, the company is always on the lookout for talented individuals who are excited about improving the lives of Blue Shield's members. In addition, Blue Shield invests in the people who work there by helping develop strong leaders and providing meaningful experiences.

Career Advancement at Blue Shield

Rise to Excellence

The nonprofit has a leadership model that it follows in order to support individuals in seeking to progress their careers. The model is based on the company's values and set expectations for what should be accomplished at each level. This model is only one step of taking your career to the next level at Blue Shield. The nonprofit also offers these award-winning leadership development programs:

Lead to Excellence (L2X) - This is a 3-part program for directors and vice presidents.

Manage to Excellence (M2X) - This program helps supervisors become senior managers through in-person and virtual educational sessions.

Manage to Excellence (M2X) Next - This is designed to develop supervisors to senior managers through a series of virtual blended learning campaigns.

Ready to Lead (R2L) - This program helps individuals understand the management philosophy and expectations.

Shield Emerging Leaders (SEL) - This is a 2-year program designed to develop future leaders with a master's degree within the company.

The Benefits at Blue Shield of California

Toss All Your Worries Aside with These Perks

Talk about total rewards. If you've dreamt of a perk, they offer it at Blue Shield. From competitive compensation to great health and wellness benefits, the company strives to provide a great package to keep employees happy and living their best lives. The package includes:

Medical, dental, and vision plan benefits from day one

A monthly fitness reimbursement program

4% company 401(k) match

20 days of paid time off per year with additional days added after five years of service

10 paid holidays per year

4 weeks of full pay for Sabbatical leave after 5 years of service

12 weeks of paid parental leave with full pay

Other leave of absence programs, including bereavement, jury duty, family care, maternity, military service, and more

24 hours of paid time off to volunteer with eligible nonprofit organizations

Matching Gifts Program

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter programs

Wellvolution and fitness programs that help with weight management, nutrition and smoking cessation

Employee recognition programs

Back-up child and elderly care

Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 a year

Scholarship program for children, stepchildren and grandchildren of Blue Shield employees

It's a list that keeps on giving. And that is at the heart of Blue Shield. Employees give their time and resources to improve the current healthcare system so everyone has access to great care that's affordable. From a meaningful career to the nonprofit genuinely taking care of you, it's easy to see why employees have nothing but great things to say about their careers at Blue Shield.