Benefits Specialist I

East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Corporation•Revere, MA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is a large community health center serving the greater Boston area with a commitment to patient and community health. Every role at NeighborHealth is vital to advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience. This full-time position is within the Human Resources department and is located at 300 Ocean Avenue – Revere.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 - 5 years of benefits experience, preferably in health care, required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree or equivalent Human Resources experience preferred.
Workday HCM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct new hire onboarding orientations for benefit and non-benefit-eligible staff.
Administer health and welfare benefit plans including, but not limited to: medical, dental, life, disability, and supplemental programs.
Launch annual benefits open enrollment and ensure staff compliance with election deadline.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws affecting group benefit management administration, including but not limited to: ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, Section 125 and state regulations.
Audit health and welfare benefit plan enrollment data to ensure accuracy.
Reconcile and process monthly carrier premium invoices and ensures timely payment.
Develop strong working relationships with vendors and third-party administrator (TPA) to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely claims administration and excellent customer service.
Work with third-party administrator to oversee eligibility, tracking and reporting, ensuring compliance with Worker's Compensation, FMLA and ADA and reasonable accommodation oversight.
Collaborate on appropriate handling of benefits impacted by leaves of absence, return-to-work, and end-of-employment such as; medical, dental, life, and disability.
Advise and counsel employees on existing benefits.
Maintain contact with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.