Independent Health and its three affiliate companies, each recently named among the “Best Companies to Work for in New York 2021,” aim to fill 65 open positions immediately.

  • Independent Health is looking to fill 32 customer service representative positions and an additional 23 positions in various areas, including IT, marketing, and case managers and nurses.
  • Reliance Rx, Independent Health’s specialty pharmacy subsidiary for people living with severe and chronic medical conditions, is hiring three pharmacy patient care specialists.
  • Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, Independent Health’s pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company, has open positions for a pharmacy help desk representative, quality assurance auditor, and pharmacy service technician.
  • Nova Healthcare Administrators, Independent Health’s administrator of self-funded employee benefit programs, seeks to hire several care navigators in its customer service department.

Independent Health ranked 8th out of the largest, most accomplished companies statewide and remains one of onlyfive companies to be named “one of the best companies to work for” in New York State for 14 straight years – as long as the “Best Companies” survey has been in existence. Independent Health affiliates ranked as follows:

  • Nova Healthcare Administrators, recognized for the fourth time, ranked as the 7th best company statewide in the large-size company category.
  • Reliance Rx, recognized for the third year, was ranked as the 8th best company in the state to work for in the small size company category.
  • Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, a second-time finalist, was ranked 4th in the state in the medium size company category.

“We’re especially pleased the overall scores for our entire family of companies improved during an unprecedented year for all employers, which for us necessitated a continued work-from-home arrangement. This recognition reflects the investment Independent Health and its affiliates make to create a positive, diverse and inclusive work environment and rewarding career path for our associates,” said Patricia Clabeaux, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Independent Health.

“As locally based, deeply rooted companies, Independent Health and its affiliates are pleased to be in a position to hire at least 65 new employees and help further support the economic rebound of our region. It is also an honor to consistently be recognized as one of the best companies to work for in New York State, a valuable distinction in this tight labor market,” said Clabeaux. “We look forward to adding more associates to our team who share our company’s passion for service and commitment to our members and community.”

Independent Health and its affiliate companies offer competitive salaries, generous health care and paid-time-off benefits, education assistance, considerable 401(k) matching contributions, and career development opportunities.

For the entry-level customer service positions, a bachelor’s degree is preferred, though not required. New hires have the opportunity for rapid advancement through Independent Health, its affiliate companies and the Independent Health Foundation.

“Many associates in our customer service and other areas have quickly moved up the ranks and significantly increased their salaries within a couple years,” said Clabeaux.

Candidates interested in current job opportunities should visit the “careers” page at www.IndependentHealth.com for a complete listing of all open positions, job descriptions and other details.

The Best Companies to Work for in New York State program, presented by the New York State Society for Human Resource Management, in conjunction with Best Companies Group, Journal Multimedia Corporation and the Business Council of New York State, motivates employers to focus on moving their workplace toward excellence.

This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in New York, benefitting the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses. The final rankings are based on a company evaluation and employee survey. For more information on the Best Companies to Work for in New York State program, please visit www.BestCompaniesNY.com.