Employer Health & Well-being System Specialist

Wellmark; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellmark is seeking an Employer Health and Well-Being System Specialist to configure and manage employer well-being portals, programs, communications and reporting. You will work with internal partners and vendors to deliver programs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure a great client experience.

The role focuses on detailed system configuration, cross-functional collaboration, and accurate reporting to support employer groups and customers across Iowa.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or direct and applicable work experience.
• Experience configuring/administrating business applications and reporting.
• Ability to understand complex workflows and communicate changes clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication across organizational levels.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as system administrator and SME for assigned well-being services programs.
• Configure messaging, reporting, testing, and ongoing administration per requirements.
• Collaborate with Well-Being Consultants and stakeholders to align portal configurations.
• Manage reporting metrics and distribute program reporting with stakeholders.
• Maintain data transfers, issue resolution, and system performance.
• Represent Employer Consulting Team in projects affecting systems and services.
• Support customer experience with the wellness portal and service lines.
• Oversee group data entry, verification, and data quality for program delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal guidelines.

Skills

System configuration

Customer communication

Reporting

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree or direct and applicable work experience

Tools

STAR Table

myWellmark

CRM/Frontier

Job description

• Full-time
• Pay Grade: 19

Company Description

Why Wellmark: We are a mutual insurance company owned by our policy holders across Iowa and South Dakota, and we’ve built our reputation on over 80 years’ worth of trust. We are not motivated by profits. We are motivated by the well-being of our friends, family, and neighbors - our members. If you’re passionate about joining an organization working hard to put its members first, to provide best-in-class service, and one that is committed to sustainability and innovation,

Job Description

Do you enjoy work that blends technology, customerinteraction, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact?As an Employer Health and Well-BeingSystemSpecialist, you’ll help bring employer well-being programs to life by configuring and managingportals, programs, communications, and reporting that support employees in building healthier habits.You’llworkclosely with internal partners including Well-Being Consultants, Account Management teams, and vendors to service the client, troubleshoot issues, and ensure programs are deliveredas expected. This could be a great fit if you’re someone who loves the details, is comfortable working witha variety ofsystems, and can confidently lead a customer conversation, all while being responsive, collaborative, and accountable for delivering a great experience.

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate degree or direct and applicable work experience.
• 2 years of experience working with a business program or application – e.g. configuration/administration/analysis, system testing/enhancements, troubleshooting issues, reporting, business process improvements, etc.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex workflows or operational business processes. Ability to understand how systems and processes work in order to capture and articulate changes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to provide clear, logical information and instructions to staff at all organizational levels, including external customers.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to effectively problem-solve and troubleshoot conceptual and technical issues.
• Attentive to details. Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, quality, timeliness, and process improvement while followingvdocumented policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively consult, influence, and solicit cooperation and consensus. Must be able to understand the needs of others, ask meaningful questions, distill information, and develop actionable solutions.
• Proactive self-starter with effective time management skills and the ability to organize and prioritize projects or tasks. Flexible andvadaptable to change.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word. Technical aptitude to learn new systems quickly.

Additional Information

a. Serve as the system administrator and subject matter expert for assigned well-being services programs. Responsible for system configuration, messaging, reporting, testing, and ongoing administration based on customer requirements and established platform standards.

b. Partner with Well-Being Consultants and employer group stakeholders to understand program goals, gather business requirements, and recommend portal configuration solutions that align with purchased services, established implementation standards, and operational capabilities.

c. Manage all reporting metrics for assigned employer groups and internal stakeholders based on agreed timelines. Produce, validate, and distribute program reporting in collaboration with Well-being Consultant.

d. Build and maintain relationships with internal consultants, member experience team, information technology, customer service and vendors to ensure efficient processing of data file transfers, issues resolution, and trouble shooting.

e. Represent Employer Consulting Team in company projects with impacts to systems and services we deliver.

f. Support the overall customer experience with the wellness portal and customer service line. This includes working with internal/external resources to research all inquiries, issues and complaints associated with well-being services and communicating resolution directly to the group and/or member. Ensure understanding of any impacts to system (STAR Table, myWellmark, CRM/Frontier) and impact on the customer experience.

g. Responsible for all aspects related to the group purchase process for assigned groups including internal group notification form tracking, vendor form completion and tracking, entry and quality assurance of group level data entered into internal systems for purposes of Employer Consulting program delivery and system integration.

h. Comply with regulatory standards, accreditation standards and internal guidelines; remain current and consistent with the standards pertinent to Wellmark. As needed, may support NCQA and accreditation efforts.

i. Other duties as assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at [e-mail]

At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources: Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

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