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Benefits Administrator

Staff Benefits Management and Administrators
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026

SBMA, a third-party administrator, is an affordable ACA-compliant benefits provider to thousands of employers. Their goal is to simplify the complexity of providing employee benefits. SBMA is different because of its personal service, speed of implementation, and innovative approach to benefits coverage.

SBMA is currently seeking a full-time Employee Benefits Administrator. The Employee Benefits Administrator will collaborate closely with the Account Management Team on various responsibilities, including a range of daily administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, reliability, self-motivation, and exceptional customer service skills—both verbal and written. Additionally, candidates should be eager to learn and utilize new computer systems and software while thriving in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

· Support daily eligibility processing, both manually and through automation

· Help manage workload overflow as required by the department

· Receive and distribute new group emails, assigning them as necessary

· Conduct daily and weekly audits on our Data system (Jira) for requests from Account Managers to ensure they are submitted and completed properly.

· Provide backup for the liaison phone queue as needed by the department

· Issue Insurance verification letters, ID Cards, and Medical Support orders on behalf of the Account Managers when required

· Process monthly department error reports

· Daily office tasks such as Outlook Inbox management, etc.

· Duties may be adjusted as necessary

Required Education and Experience

· High school diploma or the recognized equivalent, required

· 1 years of Insurance Experience required

· 1 years of Medical Benefits Related Experience required

· 1 years of prior experience working in an administrative/office setting

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge)

Additional Qualifications:

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work well independently on assigned duties and collaborate effectively with a team

Bilingual (not required, but a plus)

Physical Demands:

  • Moderate stress due to regular deadlines and daily challenges
  • High finger dexterity while typing documents and forms

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • San Diego, CA 92108 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92108

Salary : $23 - $25

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