Member Consultant

NMG Benefits; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Durban is seeking a Member Consultant to manage a portfolio of healthcare clients. The role involves servicing HR and members face-to-face regarding medical scheme queries, conducting training sessions, and ensuring strategic consulting for growth. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of healthcare administration experience, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and have a valid driver's license. This role offers an engaging environment that focuses on client relationships and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Administration and Operational Health Care experience.
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license a must.

Responsibilities

• Servicing clients regarding medical scheme queries.
• Induction training and member training.
• Responsible for updating client information at branch level.
• Delivery of presentations to clients.

Skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Co-ordination skills

Time management

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Matric certificate

RE5, Wealth Management

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Member Consultant assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of health care clients under the supervision of the Consulting Manager. The primary focus is the servicing of clients’ HR and members face to face regarding medical scheme queries, plan advice, billings etc. The Member Consultant is also responsible for induction training and member training. The secondary focus is to assume the responsibility of an Administration Consultant when in the office or as required. There is a level of strategic consulting that will be required to accelerate growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Responsibilities

• Identification of ICU clients
• Identifying common trends within the client and providing solutions in conjunction with the CC
• Implementing proactive services in conjunction with the CC
• Face to face query resolution with members/HR/payroll
• Back-office query resolution
• Member plan advice
• Member queries via email, fax or telephone
• HR training on processes and procedures
• HR queries relating to their monthly billing
• HR queries relating to the medical scheme benefits
• Constant follow up and feedback to relevant parties
• Building of relationships with HR/payroll
• Responsible for updating client information and requirements at a branch level
• Member renewals training presentations and one on one sessions as required
• Facilitate the relationship between the client and respective medical scheme/s
• Delivery of presentations to clients
• Rolling out and implementation of healthcare Projects in conjunction with the CC
• Compliance with the NMG Style guide
• Keeping written records of all client communication and interaction within the stipulated time period
• Compulsory to load applications electronically where possible

General Responsibilities

• Compliance with the NMG Style guide
• Keeping written records of all client communication and interaction within the stipulated time period
• Compulsory to load applications electronically where possible
• All client correspondence is to be signed off and saved in the correct folder according to the style guide
• Capturing daily stats for queries received via email, fax or telephone on CMS
• General assistance to Corporate Consultant and Consulting Manager
• Identifying and pursuing new business and cross selling opportunities
• Have a good understanding of legislation and regulations that govern the health care environment
• Attend internal meetings and training as and when required
• Completion of MI-TIME weekly
• Back-up to other Member Consultants and/or Administration Consultants if required (buddy system)

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Education

• Matric certificate
• RE5, Wealth Management

Experience

• 3-5 years Administration and Operational Health Care experience
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license a must

Competencies (skills required)

Administrative skills: Has attention to detail; ability to handle and deal with a lot of documents. Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal. Uses resources effectively and efficiently. Arranges information and files in a useful manner. Perform certain secretarial functions as and when required.

Interpersonal skills: Relates well to all kinds of people. Builds appropriate rapport. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Uses diplomacy and tact. Can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Co-ordination skills: Able to multi-task in an effective manner. Does not get confused easily. Able to change direction at a moment notice whilst ensuring timely completion of all operations. Maintains up to date knowledge of all current tasks.

Time management: Uses their time effectively and efficiently. Values time. Concentrates their efforts on the more important priorities. Gets more done in less time than others. Can attend to a broader range of activities.

Problem solving skills: Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Makes use of all resources to get answers. Able to see hidden problems. Good at analysis. Looks beyond the obvious desired objectives.

Communication skills: Is able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Able to get the messages across that have the desired effect.

ABOUT US

NMG Benefits provides consulting, actuarial and administration expertise in the healthcare and retirement fund environments, and this extends to financial planning for individuals. This allows NMG to provide an end-to-end solution across the healthcare, retirement fund and financial planning needs of employers and their employees.

We urge our clients to look at their employee benefits through an actuarial lens. Our goal is to ensure that the “common contract” between employer and employee – which sets out expectations of performance - is underpinned by informed policies that encourage productivity, loyalty, and an engaged employee but at the same time protect the future financial security of institutions that employ people.

At NMG, the leadership and staff realise that we have been placed in a position of privilege and trust to manage the well‑being of our client’s financial future. We are proud that more than 50 blue chip South African companies trust our advice and implement our recommendations.