JOB DESCRIPTION
TeamHealth is a physician-led, patient-focused company. Founded by doctors, for doctors, our success stems from the ingenuity, dedicated teamwork and integrity of our people. Our non-clinical associates are the ones that make TeamHealth tick. Whether you have your eye on the home office or one of our locations around the country, you can find your place here.
Position Summary
The benefits specialist assists in the administration of TeamHealth benefit programs, such as medical, dental, vision, life, FSA’s, COBRA administration and ACA Compliance in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Reporting Relationship
Reports To: Mgr Benefits
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with benefits integration of newly acquired groups.
- Administers and interprets policies related to benefit plans and responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
- Determines staff eligibility for benefits and assists staff with enrollments, changes, and termination of benefits.
- Loads payroll files from the Benefit Administration System vendor and goes through file errors.
- Assists with auditing and maintaining benefit deductions in the HRIS.
- Assists with development and distribution of communications pertaining to benefit programs, including but not limited to open enrollment and legally required notices.
- Provides support for the open enrollment period and for special project work as needed.
- Assists with COBRA Administration.
- Assists with invoicing associated with benefit programs.
- Answers complex employee questions, resolves issues and communicates with vendors to assure system resolution.
- Process HSA feed ensuring accurate vendor feeds and balancing against employee’s accounts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or related field required. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
Experience
Two to four years of benefits administration experience required.
Licensures and Certifications
None required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Proficient in various computer applications such as word, excel, PowerPoint, email, etc. Lawson system experience preferred.
- Able to handle stress, multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Able to work in a team oriented environment.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to function as part of a team, yet work with minimum supervision.
- Able to handle confidential information.