Not a Great Place for IT - IT Software Engineer Banner Health Employee Review

2.0
27 Sept 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

For some teams, you get the ability to work remotely full-time with the exception of a rare in-person meeting here or there. This caveat is that you need to stay in-office for the first couple of months, and you need to live in a state where Banner has a corporate office (AZ, CA, CO, etc) Many of the people here are friendly You get a pretty decent allotment of paid time off

Cons

Full teams of developers and business support teams were laid off recently to make room for outsourcing with a company named Sogeti, so finding a development position here may be difficult. Upper management makes sweeping changes to the organization frequently. The pay scale is lower than average for a Software Engineer. The system is plagued with miles of red tape, so getting anything done outside of your team (particularly when it involves multiple departments) can be very slow and difficult. HR works extremely slowly, so even when you are promised to get a promotion, it may not happen anytime soon (or at all). The company is near-constantly in a hiring / promotion freeze, meaning it becomes very difficult to move up in the company. The benefits are less-than-stellar, especially given that this is a health care company. Meetings can be dense, and, although you are officially discouraged from working over 40 hours a week, many of the employees here are only able to get work done by doing so.

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Banner Health Response
8y
We appreciate the feedback and take it very seriously. Banner Health is always looking for areas to improve. We will pass this feedback on to our leadership team. Please email us at employment @bannerhealth.com to discuss your concerns further.

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Cons

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Banner Health Response
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Pros

1. Strong Provider Relationships * Direct interaction with provider groups, health systems, FQHCs, specialists, hospitals, and community providers. * Opportunity to become a trusted resource and problem solver. * High visibility with external stakeholders. 2. Broad Organizational Exposure * Works closely with Claims, Contracting, Credentialing, Configuration, Network Management, Quality, Compliance, Finance, and Operations. * Provides a strong understanding of how the entire health plan functions. 3. AHCCCS & Medicare Expertise * Deep exposure to Medicaid (AHCCCS) and Medicare Advantage operations. * Builds expertise in provider reimbursement, claims, credentialing, and regulatory requirements. 4. Strategic Project Opportunities * Provider Relations often identifies operational gaps before other departments. * Opportunities to lead initiatives such as onboarding improvements, provider communications, educational programs, and operational remediation efforts. 5. Community Impact * Ability to directly improve provider experience and member access to care. * Strong connection to community-based healthcare delivery. 6. Leadership Development * Excellent foundation for advancement into: * Government Programs * Provider Operations * Network Management * Strategic Initiatives * Compliance * Population Health * Executive Leadership

Cons

Like many large healthcare organizations, decision-making can sometimes take longer due to the number of stakeholders involved. Cross-functional projects often require coordination across multiple departments, which can impact timelines but also helps ensure compliance and thoughtful implementation.

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Banner Health Response
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Thank you for your 8 years of service at Banner Health. We appreciate your feedback. So glad to hear your great experience!
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