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Quest Diagnostics
West Hills, California

Physician Account Executive

General MedicineFull-Time

Pay as listed: $130k-$150k · West Hills, California · pays below the median of 11 General Medicine listings (17th percentile).

Listed compensation

$130k-$150k

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Job Description

We Provide Solutions. Patients and Physicians rely on our diagnostic testing, information, and services to help them make better healthcare decisions. These are often serious decisions with far reaching consequences, and require sensitivity, tact, and a clear dedication to service. It’s about providing clarity and hope.

The Physician Account Executive is responsible for growing current business and targeting and securing profitable new business by building relationships, opening new business, and driving new sales growth in diagnostics. The Physician Account Executive has call point ownership of certain accounts.

This is a field-based sales role. The territory will encompass Valley Village, Encino, Mission Hills, Northridge, and surrounding areas

Total Earnings (base salary plus uncapped incentive plan): $130,000 - $150,000 / annually

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained.

Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

  • Company Vehicle and Gas Card
  • Uncapped Sales Incentive Plan
  • Best in Class Commercial New Hire Training
  • Commercial-Specific Leadership Development Program
  • Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
  • Best-in-class well-being programs
  • Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
  • healthyMINDS mental health program
  • Vacation and Health/Flex Time
  • 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
  • FinFit financial coaching and services
  • 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Annual incentive plans
  • Matching gifts program
  • Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
  • Career advancement opportunities and so much more!

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales through pre-call planning, post-call analysis and consistent follow-up
  • Target and secure new business
  • Provide overall support and expertise to new & existing accounts
  • Increase discretionary business through insurance access
  • Partner with and notify Physician Account Manager on complex issues or when face-to-face or extensive service is required
  • Provide immediate support for less complex issues
  • Leverage all tools and resources (including data, sales portal, target lists;

Marketing Department, Laboratory resources, and regional or national resources as needed)

  • Maintain a breadth of knowledge of all connectivity products
  • Prepare and present proposals and bids
  • Ensure compliance with company polices and government regulations
  • Complete all administrative tasks thoroughly and promptly

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

  • Five years of experience in sales or with account ownership. Hunter mentality a must!

Knowledge/Skills

  • Knowledge of Healthcare Industry and general economics of business.
  • Ability to develop and sustain strong customer relationships; strong planning and organizational skills
  • Laboratory/Diagnostics sales experience preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
  • Solid PC skills including Microsoft Software.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

  • Valid driver’s license (Required)

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Account managementRelationship buildingBusiness developmentHealthcare industry knowledgeStrategic planningProposal preparation

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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About Quest Diagnostics

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Company Vehicle and Gas Card
Uncapped Sales Incentive Plan
Day 1 Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) with 5% Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay
Education Assistance