Benefits Specialist

• 18-month contract role with potential to convert to FTE
• Some onsite work required for meetings
  
  

The Benefits Specialist, Health and Wellness assures the accurate administration of the hospital’s Health and wellness benefit plans. Monitors benefit expense/revenue cash flows, reconciling weekly/monthly billing and invoicing activities. Communicates as needed with vendors to clarify requirements, resolve problems and assure plans are administered in accordance with plan documents. Assists with issues escalated by the Employee Service Center, and liaises with benefit providers to gather information and develop/recommend solutions.

Principal Duties

• Administers benefit plans in compliance with plan documents and contracts
• Reconciliation and processing of benefits vendor invoices
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and third-party benefits providers
• Audits monthly/weekly vendor enrollment and eligibility files
• Works with HRIS and vendor to ensure accurate and timely data transmission
• Supports and administers the day to day activities of external benefit administrators and vendors
• Assists employees in understanding the organization's benefits offerings
• Supports orientation and/or enrollment meetings, advises on eligibility, costs, and coverage, and provides information for use in memos, presentations, or other benefits communications
• Provides guidance during claims or enrollment processes
• Maintains records related to benefits plans participation or contributions
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
  
  

Qualifications

• Analytical skills required to resolve problems of a routine to moderately complex nature
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Accuracy required with speed of processing data, strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Requires the highest level of customer service and quality in all interactions and transactions.
  
  

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