The Small Group Benefit Coordinator assists in all aspects of day-to-day client management as directed by members of the team.  The Benefit Coordinator supports client teams in developing benefit strategies and meeting client goals and objectives and in selecting programs that best meet the client’s needs and financial requirements. The essential functions include data analysis, drafting client reports, RFP development, marketing analysis and vendor implementation.

The qualified candidate must have the ability to learn the spectrum of employer-sponsored health & welfare related plans, including federal and state regulations that impact these plans.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Under moderate supervision, collects, analyzes, and prepares information to facilitate requirements of client requests and/or support the activities of client team; outgoing client deliverables accurate and peer reviewedFully support the Team Leader and Account ManagersAssists in the project management of all assigned clientsParticipates, as appropriate, on client conference calls with team membersDirect interaction with clients on day to day questionsAttends vendor meetings and participates in internal and external training(s)Responsible for managing components of project (tasks)Accountable for assigned work productAccountable for meeting internal deadlinesProactively conducts research and produces financial analytics via collection, analysis and interpretation of data for client deliverablesDevelops and assists in any marketing efforts, including follow-up with insurance carriersResearches health and welfare compliance questions as necessary; works with the support of client team and other internal resourcesAccountability to team for assisting in updating client information within various tracking tools, e.g. BenefitPoint, AMS, etc

Requirements and Qualifications

BA/BS preferred0 - 3+ years of health & welfare experience, meets majority of core practice competency-based skillsResourceful, proactive self-starter with the ability to think aheadStrong business acumen paired with intellectual curiosityDisplays a commitment to professional growth and development; including training and mentoring.Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detailCapacity to multitask, manage competing priorities with strong time management skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly sit, hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focusThe work environment characteristics described are representative of those employees performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Occasional travel

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