What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriter position at Sanford Health?
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**Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.**
**Facility:** GSS National Campus
**Location:** Sioux Falls, SD
**Address:** 4800 W 57th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, USA
**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Weekly Hours:** 40.00
**Salary Range:** $27.50 - $44.00
**Job Summary**
The Underwriter is responsible for reviewing applications, gathering data and assessing risk against established underwriting guidelines and claims history. Utilizes rating financial tools, reference materials and source systems to assess medical risk. Evaluates the risk classification process, which involves health questionnaires, interpretation of medical/financial reporting packages, and coordination with case/medical management. Ad Hoc reporting and analysis on group and block level required, as well as the ability to communicate the results. Organization and tracking of prospects and renewals is essential for success. Ability to analyze a large group, for both renewal and new quote, to derive a recommended rate that coincides with the business plan. Provides detailed support for transparency in rate development. Provides support for Affordable Care Act (ACA) pricing analyses and benefit designs. Shows initiative to learn new product lines, and implement/adhere to federal/state/internal mandates and business rules. Accountable for accurate case documentation, sound decisions and clear communication with the customer and sales areas.
**Qualifications**
Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as finance, mathematics or accounting and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred.
**Benefits**
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
**Req Number:** R-0255449
**Job Function:** Health Plan
**Featured:** No
Salary : $28 - $44