Benefits Specialist at NeighborHealth Corporation in Revere, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at NeighborHealth! We are one of the largest community health centers in the country, supporting the greater Boston area and focusing on the well-being of our patients and local community. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who lead and guide our staff, to the many support roles that keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone plays a vital role in improving medicine for our patients.

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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Human Resources

All Locations:

Revere

Description:

Full-time position for an experienced Benefits Specialist. Ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of all benefit plans, including Health, Dental, 401K, FMLA/PFML, Life and LTD, in order to advise employees regarding benefit options, eligibility and plan provisions. Comfortable traveling to East Boston, South End, and Revere.

  Essential Duties & 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.

           Qualifications & Requirements

•  Minimum of 3 - 5 years of benefits experience, preferably in health care, required


•  Bachelors Degree or equivalent Human Resources experience preferred


•  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required


•  Workday HCM experience preferred


•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must

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