Benefits Coordinator

Risk Strategies

1d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Small Group Benefit Coordinator assists in all aspects of day-to-day client management as directed by members of the team. The Benefit Coordinator supports client teams in developing benefit strategies and meeting client goals and objectives and in selecting programs that best meet the client’s needs and financial requirements. The essential functions include data analysis, drafting client reports, RFP development, marketing analysis and vendor implementation. The qualified candidate must have the ability to learn the spectrum of employer-sponsored health & welfare related plans, including federal and state regulations that impact these plans.

Requirements

BA/BS preferred
0 - 3+ years of health & welfare experience, meets majority of core practice competency-based skills
Resourceful, proactive self-starter with the ability to think ahead
Strong business acumen paired with intellectual curiosity
Displays a commitment to professional growth and development; including training and mentoring.
Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Capacity to multitask, manage competing priorities with strong time management skills
Develop critical thinking and analytical skills
Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications
Accepts responsibility and accountability for assigned projects
Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
Ability to work at a fast pace, both independently and in a team environment
Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
Life, Accident and Health Insurance License within the first 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

Under moderate supervision, collects, analyzes, and prepares information to facilitate requirements of client requests and/or support the activities of client team; outgoing client deliverables accurate and peer reviewed
Fully support the Team Leader and Account Managers
Assists in the project management of all assigned clients
Participates, as appropriate, on client conference calls with team members
Direct interaction with clients on day to day questions
Attends vendor meetings and participates in internal and external training(s)
Responsible for managing components of project (tasks)
Accountable for assigned work product
Accountable for meeting internal deadlines
Proactively conducts research and produces financial analytics via collection, analysis and interpretation of data for client deliverables
Ensures accuracy of preliminary proposals and develops summary spreadsheets, as needed
Develops and assists in any marketing efforts, including follow-up with insurance carriers
Reviews SPDs/contracts for technical accuracy
Researches health and welfare compliance questions as necessary; works with the support of client team and other internal resources
Accountability to team for assisting in updating client information within various tracking tools, e.g. BenefitPoint, AMS, etc