Sr. COBRA Specialist

OSV; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OneSource Virtual (OSV) is seeking a COBRA Sr. Specialist to support the COBRA/Direct Bill team. You will use Workday, Alegeus, and case management tools to process elections, payments, and billing, and to onboard or offboard clients.

Responsibilities include updating cases daily, identifying process improvements, and responding to audit requests. Strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• 3–5 years of related experience; 1 year as a Specialist preferred.
• Knowledge of COBRA and federal/regulatory requirements.
• Proficient PC skills with Excel/Word/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned COBRA tasks and update cases daily.
• Process elections and payments for COBRA open enrollment.
• Initiate and manage direct billing with clients.
• Collaborate with internal/external audits and provide documentation.
• Identify process improvements and support automation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Alegeus

HRIS

MS Excel

Case mgmt

Job description

OneSource Virtual (OSV) has worked exclusively with Workday customers since 2008 to deliver compliant, in-tenant technology and expert services to automate the administrative, transactional tasks of payroll, taxes, earned wage access, accounts payable, and benefits. With over 1,500 customers, 92% retention, and $225+ billion in treasury movement annually, OSV helps organizationsmaximize their Workday investment andoperateit with confidence. Payroll, benefits, and finance solutions — all in one place.

Position Summary/Objective

The COBRA Sr. Specialist is responsible for supporting supports the COBRA/Direct Bill team. Utilizes Workday, Alegeus (Wealthcare COBRA), case management tool, knowledgebase and contact center technologies/ processes.

Essential Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to manage assigned operational duties to include:
• Accurate and timely update of assigned cases and tasks via case management system
• Assist in identifying and escalating process gaps for all customers to ensure internal processes are accurate
• Provide professional and timely service to internal and external audit requests
• Initiate and manage direct billing, collaborate with customer on direct billing processes
• Daily HR system submissions of relevant COBRA tasks
• Process incoming mail/email elections & payments
• Building new clients in COBRA system for onboarding and closing out offboarding clients
• Update rates and plans in COBRA system for Open enrollment as well as updating member elections
• Carrier updates via email/phone/online portals
• Review and correct daily integration files for COBRA events, General Rights Notices and Direct Billing files
• Participate in ongoing training relative to the functional area
• Form strong partnerships within the department and organization
• Identify and document areas of improvement or innovation through process change or automation
• Meet or exceed all performance standards
• Assume ad-hoc duties as assigned by Manager

Competencies

• Effective communication skills via telephone, email and in-person

• Must be willing to adapt and display positive attitude

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Must value and promote team spirit, have outstanding interpersonal skill set; exhibit professionalism within the workplace

• Maintain punctuality and adherence to set schedule with overtime hours as needed

• Must be able to cope in fast-paced, demanding, ever-changing environment

• Able to manage member information while maintaining confidentiality

• Analytical skills; strong research and follow up skills

• Ability to multi-task, and think critically to resolve issues

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications and Experience

• HS Diploma required
• 3-5 years of related experience and/or training, 1 year min as Specialist strongly preferred
• Must have knowledge of employee benefits, COBRA and other federal/regulatory requirements
• Proficient PC Skills (Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook, Adobe, HRIS, etc…)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

#LI-REMOTE

You are encouraged to learn and share ideas when you join the OneSource Virtual team. We reward innovative thinking, fresh perspectives, creative collaboration, and hard work. As an organization experiencing routine strategic growth, we are always on the lookout for intelligent, talented, and forward-thinking professionals to join our team. OSV employees enjoy a values-based culture, upward mobility, and professional development with opportunities of all kinds.