Life at Blue Cross NC

Working at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is both a professionally and a personally rewarding experience. The talented people who work here take pride in knowing that every day they're making a difference in members' lives. Our employees get satisfaction from helping our members daily and transforming health care for all North Carolinians.

Staying Connected

#LifeAtBlueCrossNC looks a little different while we’re working from home, but that hasn’t stopped Blue Cross NCers from keeping the fearless spirit alive! Employees are staying connected and having some fun with dress-up days, lunchtime walks, virtual lunches, and more.

Challenging & Inspiring Work

At Blue Cross NC, you'll be part of a team that's nationally recognized for the progressive way it's transforming health care. You'll be on the cutting edge of health care delivery. From improving the quality of patient care to pioneering new ways for our members to get care, your work will benefit millions of people in North Carolina and beyond.

As part of our team, your work is an important part of Blue Cross NC's performance and place in a competitive market. When you work here you know that your contributions enhance the work of your colleagues and help our customers in critical ways. You'll be working with other talented people who take pride in their work. People who really care about those they work with and the company they work for.

Culture & Values

Our employees are the heart of our company. When you join our team, you become part of a culture. It's all how we relate to each other and to our customers. It's how we show up each day to do the work needed to deliver on our Purpose. And it's just one of the reasons it's so rewarding to work at Blue Cross NC.

We're committed to our employees' health and well-being and promote a culture of wellness within our company. As a health care company, we model healthy behaviors for our members.

That means encouraging and supporting our employees to make healthy habits by offering a variety of benefits and resources, whether you’re onsite or working from home.

Community Impact

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy countless ways to volunteer and support the arts, nonprofit charities, and community programs. Because giving back is who we are, and it’s just one of the ways we live our Purpose to improve the health and well-being of our customers and communities.

Our employees help us realize that Purpose by giving fearlessly of their time and resources to community organizations across the state. Our employees have volunteered thousands of hours building bikes and playgrounds, packing backpacks, bundling diapers, and more.

We're investing in and working with our state's network of nonprofits to provide access to the basics: safe housing, healthy food, early childhood education and quality health care — as well as reliable transportation to get to work, school, and medical care. Because we believe all North Carolinians should have the chance to live their healthiest life.

To learn more about employee volunteering and charitable giving, visit our community impact website.

Personal & Professional Development

At Blue Cross NC, we encourage curiosity and continuous learning. You’ll find ample opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and personal growth. We offer best-in-class programs including tuition reimbursement, mentoring programs, online learning, and skill development through BlueU, our corporate learning center.

Access a vast collection of digital learning resources through our online learning portal from providers including LinkedIn Learning, Khan Academy, MindTools, and more. Industry leaders like the Association for Talent Development, Chief Learning Officer magazine and the Center for Leadership Studies have all recognized BlueU for excellence.

Work-Life Flexibility

At Blue Cross NC, we believe that managing work, family and personal lives is important for the well-being of our employees and their families. It's our goal to help you meet your professional goals without sacrificing your personal life.

Whether you’re in the office, full-time work from home or a blend of the two, here are options available to you:*

10 paid holidays
Paid time off, plus two well-being days
12 weeks paid parental leave, plus 4 additional weeks for the birthing parent
Work from home options
5 days paid caregiver leave
Onsite cafeteria
Adoption and surrogacy assistance

*Some benefits are dependent upon tenure.

Diversity

We serve millions of people. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) must be at the heart of all we do.

As the state’s largest insurer, our business depends on diversity from within to meet the needs of all North Carolinians. Working together, all of us here at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) are building a better health care system. Diversity, equity and inclusion help us do just that. Our workforce represents the communities we serve – it’s a critical part of understanding the issues our members face.

DEI within Blue Cross NC

Our diversity journey began in 2007 when we formally established a Diversity Office. Since then, we’ve made significant strides to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees feel they can be themselves; a place where different perspectives are heard and encouraged; a place with thriving employee networks and programs that support employees’ work life. We pride ourselves on the culture we’ve built and the behaviors, practices, policies and programs that support it.

To learn more about our DEI efforts, visit our diversity, equity and inclusion website. And check out our careers for veterans.

Employee Networks

Employee networks are one important way Blue Cross NC supports diverse perspectives. Our groups offer a unique way for us to tap into and understand the population of each group.

When you join an employee network, you'll be able to influence the culture of Blue Cross NC and be a voice for the concerns and viewpoints of each group. Our senior leaders get a unique perspective on company projects, policies and goals from each network.

Our employee networks give us valuable insight into untapped market opportunities, enhance and strengthen the skills and talents of our workforce, and encourage partnerships between departments.