Job Summary:

TheBenefits Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day service andsupport for client accounts to ensure that client expectations are met.Responsible for assisting in ongoing client service and new business projectsas assigned, identifying opportunities to provide additional services andenhanced coverage levels.

PrimaryResponsibilities and Duties:

Theduties of the Benefits Coordinator include, but are not limited to:

• Provideaccount support to Group Benefits Department
• Expertknowledge of Excel to create detailed spreadsheets for concise clientdocumentation and presentation
• Maintainpositive working relationships and clear communication with co-workers, clientsand insurance carriers, and claims specialists.
• Ensuretimely response by insurance carriers, doctor offices, pharmacies, andsummarize insurance carrier responses for review by Account Managers, anddeliver to clients a rationale for actions.
• Requesthealth and welfare plan documents from insurance carriers for each client, fileand summarize as needed for each client and Account Manager
• Assistin the management of the annual renewal process, including potentiallyattending open enrollment meetings, providing assistance with processingenrollment/changes forms and documents

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Superb Excel Skill Set Required for cost modeling and benefits comparison
• Bachelors’ Degree or employee benefits insurance experience preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience within the employee benefits industry
• Valid State Life, Accident and Health brokers’ license /or obtain within 60 days
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of marketing concepts and negotiation of insurance coverage(s) preferred
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications, esp. Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexible, and able to work effectively under pressure, handling multiple tasks with interruptions and changing priorities.
• Exceptional organization and time-management skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly sit, hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those employees performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Occasional travel.