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Overview
Job description
MEDNAX Has Grown From a Single Medical Practice To a Trusted Health Solutions Partner With More Than 10,000 Employees And a Presence In 50 States. Through Our Family Of Companies, We Provide
physician services spanning the continuum of patient care
revenue cycle management solutions
performance improvement consulting
We invite you to grow with us and help shape the future of health care.
Qualifications
Strong work ethic - setting and achieving goals
Dependable - consistent follow through
Positive attitude - creates a great work environment
Self-motivated - works effectively with little direction
Team-oriented – works well with all internal and external customers
Effective communicator
Flexible -- adapts quickly to change and pressure
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a 4-year college or university plus a minimum of two years' experience in benefits administration and or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong organizational/time management skills
Experience working for a high volume, large multi-state employer
Strong background administering FMLA, Leave of Absence, Health & Welfare, EAP COBRA, 401(k), ESPP and Workers compensation plans
Strong knowledge and understanding of all benefit programs (e.g., Life, Disability, medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k), ESPP and Voluntary benefits)
Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite with emphasis on MS Excel
Experience working with UNUM Absence Management services a plus
Microsoft (MS) Office Suite with emphasis on MS Excel
MEDNAX IS AN Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
Responsibilities
The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the benefit needs of employees in their assigned region.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of all company-sponsored benefit programs and eligibility requirements
Respond (e-mail, phone) to employee inquiries regarding benefits questions, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure quick and courteous resolution
Strong background administering FMLA, Leave of Absence, Health & Welfare, EAP COBRA, 401(k), ESPP and Workers compensation plans
Update Payroll/HRIS for employee mid-year benefit plan elections, deductions and EOI approvals
Develop a strong working relationship with vendors to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely administration and delivery of excellent customer service
Assist with the annual benefits open enrollment
Interact (in person, email and by phone) with employees and multiple third party administrators
Process weekly 401(k) deferral, loan, and status changes from 401(k) provider
Perform benefit gap analyses
Perform other duties as assigned or requested
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job description
MEDNAX Has Grown From a Single Medical Practice To a Trusted Health Solutions Partner With More Than 10,000 Employees And a Presence In 50 States. Through Our Family Of Companies, We Provide
physician services spanning the continuum of patient care
revenue cycle management solutions
performance improvement consulting
We invite you to grow with us and help shape the future of health care.
Qualifications
Strong work ethic - setting and achieving goals
Dependable - consistent follow through
Positive attitude - creates a great work environment
Self-motivated - works effectively with little direction
Team-oriented – works well with all internal and external customers
Effective communicator
Flexible -- adapts quickly to change and pressure
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a 4-year college or university plus a minimum of two years' experience in benefits administration and or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong organizational/time management skills
Experience working for a high volume, large multi-state employer
Strong background administering FMLA, Leave of Absence, Health & Welfare, EAP COBRA, 401(k), ESPP and Workers compensation plans
Strong knowledge and understanding of all benefit programs (e.g., Life, Disability, medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k), ESPP and Voluntary benefits)
Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite with emphasis on MS Excel
Experience working with UNUM Absence Management services a plus
Microsoft (MS) Office Suite with emphasis on MS Excel
MEDNAX IS AN Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status
Responsibilities
The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the benefit needs of employees in their assigned region.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of all company-sponsored benefit programs and eligibility requirements
Respond (e-mail, phone) to employee inquiries regarding benefits questions, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure quick and courteous resolution
Strong background administering FMLA, Leave of Absence, Health & Welfare, EAP COBRA, 401(k), ESPP and Workers compensation plans
Update Payroll/HRIS for employee mid-year benefit plan elections, deductions and EOI approvals
Develop a strong working relationship with vendors to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely administration and delivery of excellent customer service
Assist with the annual benefits open enrollment
Interact (in person, email and by phone) with employees and multiple third party administrators
Process weekly 401(k) deferral, loan, and status changes from 401(k) provider
Perform benefit gap analyses
Perform other duties as assigned or requested
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.