Entry Level Healthcare Sales Specialist Jobs
New grad healthcare sales specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or demonstrated ability to build client relationships can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Retail, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Aveanna Healthcare, Walgreens, and DaVita hiring at this level now.
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Senior Network Performance Professional / Consultant at Humana, you will help enhance provider performance and advancing Humana's mission to deliver high-quality healthcare. You will work with providers to improve their STARs ratings and overall performance through strategic initiatives and relationship-building. You will report to the Manager, Network Performance.As the Senior Network Performance Professional / Consultant you will
- Provider Collaboration: Work with providers to define and improve their goals related to interoperability, quality, value-based arrangements, and risk adjustment strategies.
- Stars/Quality Program Expertise: Serve as an expert on the Stars/Quality program, educating physician groups on HEDIS, patient safety, and patient experience. Collaborate to develop tailored action plans and communicate actionable insights to improve performance.
- Performance Improvement: Monitor and analyze provider performance data to identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance outcomes and provide ongoing support to providers.
- Resource Liaison: Act as a liaison for providers to access Humana resources, educating and encouraging providers on the use of self-serve tools. Facilitate communication between providers and our teams to ensure seamless access to necessary support.
- Reward Programs: Educate provider groups on reward programs and target metrics, collaborating to achieve established goals. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of reward programs, making recommendations for enhancements.
- Provider Abrasion Resolution: Resolve provider abrasion issues, ensuring a positive and collaborative relationship between Humana and its providers. Implement strategies to minimize provider abrasion and enhance overall satisfaction.
- Internal Collaboration: Partner with our teams to track and report market performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- 2 or more years of Experience with Medicare or managed care
- Live in CST or EST and work during 8am-5pm CST or EST
- 3 or more years of NCQA HEDIS measures, PQA Measures, CMS Star Rating System and CAHPS/HOS survey system
- 1 or more years of understanding of Consumer / Patient Experience
- 2 or more years of experience building relationships with physician groups and influencing execution of recommended strategy
- 1 or more years of experience with focus on process and quality improvement
- Comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Lives in the region IN, KY, MI, OH, WV
- Experience presenting to internal and external customers, including high-level leadership
- Progressive experience with interoperability solutions in Healthcare
- Experience with Medicare Risk Adjustment and/or medical coding
- Understanding of metrics, trends and the ability to identify gaps in care
- 1 or more years' experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlikview
Additional Information
- You will work remote and this role have at least 10% of travel.
As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by HireVue, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.
If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.
If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.
Work at Home Guidance
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:
- At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
- Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
- Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
- Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
- Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
#LI-BB1
Work at Home Requirements To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$78,400 - $107,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Become a part of our caring community
Senior Network Performance Professional / Consultant at Humana, you will help enhance provider performance and advancing Humana's mission to deliver high-quality healthcare. You will work with providers to improve their STARs ratings and overall performance through strategic initiatives and relationship-building. You will report to the Manager, Network Performance.As the Senior Network Performance Professional / Consultant you will
- Provider Collaboration: Work with providers to define and improve their goals related to interoperability, quality, value-based arrangements, and risk adjustment strategies.
- Stars/Quality Program Expertise: Serve as an expert on the Stars/Quality program, educating physician groups on HEDIS, patient safety, and patient experience. Collaborate to develop tailored action plans and communicate actionable insights to improve performance.
- Performance Improvement: Monitor and analyze provider performance data to identify areas for improvement. Implement strategies to enhance outcomes and provide ongoing support to providers.
- Resource Liaison: Act as a liaison for providers to access Humana resources, educating and encouraging providers on the use of self-serve tools. Facilitate communication between providers and our teams to ensure seamless access to necessary support.
- Reward Programs: Educate provider groups on reward programs and target metrics, collaborating to achieve established goals. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of reward programs, making recommendations for enhancements.
- Provider Abrasion Resolution: Resolve provider abrasion issues, ensuring a positive and collaborative relationship between Humana and its providers. Implement strategies to minimize provider abrasion and enhance overall satisfaction.
- Internal Collaboration: Partner with our teams to track and report market performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
- 2 or more years of Experience with Medicare or managed care
- Live in CST or EST and work during 8am-5pm CST or EST
- 3 or more years of NCQA HEDIS measures, PQA Measures, CMS Star Rating System and CAHPS/HOS survey system
- 1 or more years of understanding of Consumer / Patient Experience
- 2 or more years of experience building relationships with physician groups and influencing execution of recommended strategy
- 1 or more years of experience with focus on process and quality improvement
- Comprehensive knowledge of all Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Lives in the region IN, KY, MI, OH, WV
- Experience presenting to internal and external customers, including high-level leadership
- Progressive experience with interoperability solutions in Healthcare
- Experience with Medicare Risk Adjustment and/or medical coding
- Understanding of metrics, trends and the ability to identify gaps in care
- 1 or more years' experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlikview
Additional Information
- You will work remote and this role have at least 10% of travel.
As part of our hiring process, we will be using an exciting interviewing technology provided by HireVue, a third-party vendor. This technology provides our team of recruiters and hiring managers an enhanced method for decision-making.
If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you will receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice Interview and/or an SMS Text Messaging interview. If participating in a pre-recorded interview, you will respond to a set of interview questions via your phone. You should anticipate this interview to take approximately 10-15 minutes.
If participating in a SMS Text interview, you will be asked a series of questions to which you will be using your cell phone or computer to answer the questions provided. Expect this type of interview to last anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Your recorded interview(s) via text and/or pre-recorded voice will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.
Work at Home Guidance
To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates must meet the following criteria:
- At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested
- Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership
- Associates who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
- Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office associates with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
- Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
#LI-BB1
Work at Home Requirements To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information. Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$78,400 - $107,800 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Aveanna Healthcare66
- Walgreens41
- DaVita36
- Maxim Healthcare19
- Humana17
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services78
- Retail42
- Consulting & Professional Services35
- Insurance29
- Construction & Real Estate13
Entry Level Healthcare Sales Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level healthcare sales specialist job?
Entry level healthcare sales specialist roles typically look for candidates who can demonstrate communication skills, comfort with consultative selling, and some exposure to a clinical or business environment through internships, shadowing, or coursework. Highlighting any experience building relationships, meeting targets in any context, or understanding medical products gives you a clear edge over candidates with a generic sales background.
Which companies hire entry level healthcare sales specialists?
Companies hiring entry level healthcare sales specialists right now include Aveanna Healthcare, Walgreens, and DaVita, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical distributors, and healthcare technology firms that maintain structured onboarding programs for early-career candidates.
Are there remote entry level healthcare sales specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level healthcare sales specialist roles require in-person territory work. About 24% of entry level healthcare sales specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve inside sales, account coordination, or sales support functions rather than field-based territory coverage.
Are these new grad healthcare sales specialist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or clinical rotations in lieu of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills through coursework or a portfolio of projects rather than requiring proven sales quotas.
Which industries hire the most entry level healthcare sales specialists?
Entry Level healthcare sales specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Retail, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because their product cycles, regulatory environments, and reliance on relationship-based selling create consistent demand for candidates who can be trained to a specific product line or customer base.