Benefit Plan AssociateAn expanding Third-Party Administrator is seeking a motivated, hardworking, and highly organized professional with extensive experience in healthcare benefits and/or pension administration and administrative procedures.Primary ResponsibilitiesAssisting the Plan Manager in the administration of various employee benefit plansMaintaining and preparing materials for meetings, including minute writingReviewing and processing all correspondence, and invoicesEnsuring that client-specific procedures are routinely practiced and enforcedAssisting in obtaining the data necessary for benefit studies, annual audits, and timely submission of required government filingsExercising discretion in all matters relating to administration of the benefit plans and management of internal relationshipsReviewing and analysis of monthly financial statementsInterpreting plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and other governing documentsInteracting with trustees, plan professionals, contributing employers and participantsRegular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this jobRequired QualificationsMust be highly proficient in Microsoft OfficeExcellent communication, problem solving, organizational and grammar skills.Ability to write minutes, communications, notifications, etc.Education and/or Experience – College education or prior related work experience preferred. Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret the eligibility rules as outlined in the Summary Plan Description (SPD), user manuals for on-line services, department rules and procedures manual and COBRA Compliance manual. Ability to speak clearly and effectively explain to members, dependents, providers and union officials the month-to-month eligibility for coverage. Reasoning Ability - Must be capable of thoroughly analyzing vendor invoices and all month end reports.
Find discrepancies in member's eligibility; make necessary corrections based on department procedures, Plan rules and analysis of member's eligibility.Work Environment - Fast paced department. Most work is done independently. Must be able to multi-task. Must be detail oriented.Work Schedule - Full time.
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30 pm. Required in office (no at-home days).Competitive Benefits and Compensation Package12 paid holidaysPaid Time Off (PTO) Pro-rated during first year of employment15 days of PTO provided in the next calendar year!3 days paid bereavementUp to 20 days paid jury leaveMedical, dental, and vision insurance, with option for dependent coverageCompany-paid basic life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance401k with employer matchTuition reimbursement programCareer development opportunitiesReferral bonus for all successful full-time referralsAnnual opportunities for increasesPay - The pay range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 per year. Actual salary is dependent on skills, experience, education, and other business factors.Our CultureBeneSys wants to be a great service provider to the members we serve, and we recognize we can only do that if we are also a great employer with successful employees. In short, our success is driven by our employees' successes.
We want to be a place where people want to work, feel proud of what they do and feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. We want to create a place where employees can find long-term growth and potential.Our culture focuses on three core values:Collaboration: working together across 31 locations to achieve the best for the company and our clientsDedication: striving to create an environment where all employees work toward a common goal while committing to providing the best customer service to our members and our colleaguesIntegrity: doing what we say we will do. Upholding strong ethical and moral principlesADA & EEO Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified individuals with disabilities are able to complete the application process and, if hired, fulfill the essential functions of their job.