Health Plan Services Specialist

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County is seeking a Health Plan Services Specialist in Bakersfield, CA. The role supports health plan administration, benefits processing, and provider network coordination while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. A valid CA driver’s license is required upon appointment.

The county emphasizes growth and development within the Human Resources Division. Applicants will undergo a structured examination process, including an oral exam, with eligibility lists established

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in health plan and/or employee benefits administration support, health care provider network administrative support or utilization management support.
• Experience in COBRA requirements; HIPAA; Section 125 cafeteria plans; open enrollment process; and state and federal mandated leave of absence regulations is preferred.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License upon appointment.

Job description

Examination Schedule:

• Oral Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the oral examination.

Examinations:

Oral Exam: (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent, ANDone (1) year of experience in health plan and/or employee benefits administration support, health care provider network administrative support or utilization management support; ORa combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Experience in employee group insurance; COBRA requirements; HIPAA; Section 125 cafeteria plans; open enrollment process; and state and federal mandated leave of absence regulations is preferred.

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License upon appointment.

Health Plan Services Specialist

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.