Benefits Specialist - 252828

Benefits Specialist - 252828 at Medix Benefits Specialist - 252828 at Medix in Winthrop, Massachusetts Posted in about 22 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

2 + years working in employee benefits (healthcare preferred) Experience using Workday Proficient in Microsoft office Bachelors Degree in related field (preferred)

Schedule/ Shift :

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Benefits :

Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances) Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix Offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s).) 401k (eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1) Short Term Disability Insurance Term Life Insurance Plan