Benefit Analyst

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Earned wage access

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minnesota seeks a Benefit Analyst to perform financial analysis, data reporting, benefit plan auditing, and compliance activities for health, dental, life and voluntary benefits. The role handles problem resolution and appeals, Open Enrollment coordination, and employee communications.

Responsibilities include ensuring documents are accurate, testing enrollment systems, and presenting benefits information to staff.

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in human resources, finance, business or related field.
• 3 years healthcare benefits experience.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational processes.
• Knowledge and experience in ERISA, PPACA regulatory compliance, Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Documents and Non-Discrimination Testing to ensure compliance with various regulations.
• Organization, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• First level problem/claim resolution and appeals with communication and tracking through Webadmin.
• Coordinate Open Enrollment for Fairview and Ebenezer employees and test online enrollment site for accuracy.
• Present benefits information to new and existing employees and assist with communications.
• Work with vendors and ensure Plan Documents, Service Contracts, and Summary Plan Descriptions are accurate and current.

Skills

Healthcare benefits experience

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Regulatory translation

ERISA/PPACA knowledge

Communication & presentation

Organization skills

Webadmin

Education

B.S./B.A. in HR, finance, business or related field

Tools

Webadmin

Job description

Job Overview

This temporary exempt (salaried) opportunity is expected to continue for at least one year and offers the potential for long-term career growth. Although the position is initially structured as a temporary assignment, there is a strong likelihood it could convert to a regular full-time employee role in the future.

The Benefit Analyst performs financial analysis, data reporting, benefit plan auditing, legal compliance activities and quality assessment functions to ensure efficient and effective benefit plan administration and management. Benefit plans include but are not limited to: health and dental plans, life and disability plans, time off, tuition and voluntary benefits. The role is responsible for problem/claim resolution and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for first level problem/claim resolution and appeals, with communication and tracking through Webadmin
• With Benefits team, coordinates Open Enrollment for Fairview and Ebenezer employees, to include creation and/or updates of benefits materials for use by HR and distribution to employees and testing for online enrollment site to ensure accuracy and functionality
• Presents comprehensive benefits information to new employees, as well as existing employees on an ongoing and as-needed basis
• Assists with employee communications regarding benefits changes and updates
• Works with vendors and assures that Plan Documents, Service Contracts, and Summary Plan Descriptions are accurate and current

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. human resources, finance, business or related field
• 3 years healthcare benefits experience
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational processes
• Knowledge and experience in Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) regulatory compliance, Summary Material Modifications, Summary Plan Descriptions, Plan Documents and Non-Discrimination Testing to ensure compliance with various regulations
• Organization, communication and presentation skills

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$77,729.60- $109,740.80 Annual