Benefits Coordinator - Healthcare jobs in New Mexico
Benefits Coordinator - Healthcare gathers and maintains coordination of benefits data. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates payer status and determines insurance coverage. Being a Benefits Coordinator - Healthcare ensures data is accurate and updated for efficient medical claim processing. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, Benefits Coordinator - Healthcare typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Benefits Coordinator - Healthcare works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Benefits Coordinator - Healthcare typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Benefits Coordinator - Healthcare jobs
- McKinley County
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Gallup, NM
FULL_TIME
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Closes On: December 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM MST
Location: Human Resources Department, Gallup, NM 87301
Department: Human Resources
Job Status: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $21.33 -
Position Type: Full Time
Status: Open Until Filled
Details: For best consideration apply by: April 3, 2024
Job Description
DEFINITION: The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-and-long term disability, as well as supplementals. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and updating employee benefits for computer input under the guidance of the HR Director/Assistant Director.
Job ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.
Assist in the application process by helping prepare vacant position announcements, posting, and advertisements, review position descriptions, assist in the preparation of recruitment files, assisting in the coordination of the County Hiring/Screen Process (as needed).
- Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). Performs new-hire orientations. Presents/conveys routine information concerning personnel policies, code of conduct, and various other rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to McKinley County. Performs quality checks of benefits-related data. Assist employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes. Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries. Processes and administers all medical-related leaves of absence, to include disability, FMLA, etc.
- Effectively interprets FMLA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
- Responds to retirement plan inquiries (PERA, Deferred Compensation) from employees relating to enrollment, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual contribution enrollment.
Coordinates the open enrollment process.
- Processes garnishments and IRS Levies by receiving and reviewing levy; supplying employee with paperwork; setting up levy with payroll(under the guidance of the County Attorney).
- Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or GED Equivalent
- Any combination of post-secondary education in human resources management, business administration, public administration or highly responsible of administration/project coordinating work experience equal to four (4) years; of which two (2) years spent in human resources/benefits administration work.
OR
- Three (3) or more years of demonstrated administration management experience.
Preferred Qualifications- Associate degree in human resources management or related field
- Five (5) or more years of HR/Benefits Administration experience
- SHRM-CP or PHR Certification
- Experience working in a county/local government environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Sill in coordinating/managing/recording policy and procedure documentation.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
- Skills in the use of database management, word processing spreadsheets, and/or presentation software.
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart information.
- Knowledge and understanding of benefits principles, practices, procedures, and documentation.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to benefits, COBRA, and IRS Section 125.
- Knowledge of insurance carrier procedures and requirements.
- Knowledge of computerized human resources information systems (HRIS).
- Knowledge of open enrollment systems and procedures.
- Ability to analyze and develop creative solutions to complex benefits issues.
- Group communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Knowledge of Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).
Additional Information
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:
This position performs under the administrative supervision of the Human Resources Director/Assistant Director. The incumbent refers to problems of sensitive, high priority, or political nature to the supervisor. Completed work is reviewed for compliance with instructions and procedures, adequacy, accuracy and overall effectiveness and timeliness.
GUIDELINES:
Guidelines include McKinley County policies and procedures, New Mexico State regulations, ordinances, directives, instruction, correspondence manuals, Federal procedural guidelines and operating policies.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
All essential work is performed in a typical office setting. Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Travel may be required.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License at time of employment and be insurable for liability purposes; and the ability to possess a New Mexico Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire date.
- Completion of SHRM, Essentials of Human Resource.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Successfully complete a post-offer of employment Background investigation.
- Must not have any felony convictions or convictions involving immoral or unethical characteristics.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent of this position must comply with established safety guidelines, policies, and procedures of McKinley County.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Application Special Instructions
Please attach copies of your listed certifications, degrees, and/or transcripts.
Applicants applying on or before the "For Best Consideration Date" (FBC) will be considered first. Applicants applying after the "For Best Consideration Date" (FBC) will only be screened IF a viable candidate cannot be found in the "For Best Consideration Date" (FBC) pool of applicants. - 23 Days Ago
- McKinley County
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Gallup, NM
FULL_TIME
- Closes On: December 31, 2024 at 11:59 PM MST Location: Human Resources Department, Gallup, NM 87301 Department: Human Resources Job Status: Full-Time Rate of Pay: $21.33 - Position Type: Full Time Sta...
- 8 Days Ago
- McKinley County, NM
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McKinley County, NM
FULL_TIME
- DEFINITION: The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-and-long term...
- 26 Days Ago
- Odelia Healthcare
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Albuquerque, NM
FULL_TIME
- *Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees* Job Type: Full-Time M-F 8am-5pm with after-hours and weekend call. Benefits: 401(k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Paid-...
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Albuquerque, NM
FULL_TIME
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Albuquerque, NM
FULL_TIME
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