Benefits Specialist - R0001804 (East Boston, MA)

Thank you for your interest in careers at EBNHC!Everywhere you turn, you can feel it. There's an immeasurable level of enthusiasm at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), one of the largest community health centers in the country. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who shape our policies, to the customer service representatives who keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone here has a role in making medicine better.Interested in this position? Apply on-line and create a personal candidate account!Current Employees of EBNHC - Please use the internal

careers portal to apply for positions.To learn more about working at EBNHC and our benefits, check out our Careers Page at careers.ebnhc.org.Time Type: Full timeDepartment: Human ResourcesAll Locations: East BostonDescription: Full-time position for an experienced Benefits Specialist. Ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of all benefit plans, including Health, Dental, 401K, FMLA, Life and LTD, in order to advise employees regarding benefit options, eligibility and plan provisions.ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesConduct new hire onboarding orientations for benefit and non-benefit-eligible staffAdminister health and welfare benefit plans including, but not limited to: medical, dental, life, disability, and supplemental programsLaunch annual benefits open enrollment and ensure staff compliance with election deadlineEnsure compliance with state and federal laws affecting group benefit management administration, including but not limited to: ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, Section 125 and state regulationsAudit health and welfare benefit plan enrollment data to ensure accuracyReconcile and process monthly carrier premium invoices and ensures timely paymentDevelop strong

working relationships with vendors and third-party administrator (TPA) to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely claims administration and excellent customer serviceWork withÂthird-party administrator to oversee eligibility, tracking and reporting, ensuring compliance with Worker's Compensation, FMLA and ADA and reasonable accommodation oversight Collaborate on appropriate handling of benefits impacted by leaves of absence, return-to-work, and end-of-employment such as; medical, dental, life, and disabilityAdvise and counsel employees on existing benefitsMaintain contact with insurance carriers, third-party administrators, employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees Qualifications & RequirementsÂMinimum of 3 - 5

years ofÂbenefits experience, preferably in health care, requiredÂA degree in Human Resources or equivalent experience preferredÂProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook requiredÂWorkday HCM experience preferredÂExcellent written and verbal communication skills a must