Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

MEDNAX has grown from a single medical practice to a trusted health solutions partner with more than 10,000 employees and a presence in 50 states. Through our family of companies, we provide: physician services spanning the continuum of patient care revenue cycle management solutions performance improvement consulting We invite you to grow with us and help shape the future of health care.

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic - setting and achieving goals
• Dependable - consistent follow through
• Positive attitude - creates a great work environment
• Self-motivated - works effectively with little direction
• Team-oriented – works well with all internal and external customers
• Effective communicator
• Flexible -- adapts quickly to change and pressure
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a 4-year college or university plus a minimum of two years' experience in benefits administration and or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong organizational/time management skills
• Experience working for a high volume, large multi-state employer
• Strong background administering FMLA, Leave of Absence, Health & Welfare, EAP COBRA, 401(k), ESPP and Workers compensation plans
• Strong knowledge and understanding of all benefit programs (e.g., Life, Disability, medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k), ESPP and Voluntary benefits)
• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite with emphasis on MS Excel
• Experience working with UNUM Absence Management services a plus

Responsibilities:

• The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the benefit needs of employees in their assigned region.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of all company-sponsored benefit programs and eligibility requirements
• Respond (e-mail, phone) to employee inquiries regarding benefits questions, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure quick and courteous resolution
• Strong background administering FMLA, Leave of Absence, Health & Welfare, EAP COBRA, 401(k), ESPP and Workers compensation plans
• Update Payroll/HRIS for employee mid-year benefit plan elections, deductions and EOI approvals
• Develop a strong working relationship with vendors to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely administration and delivery of excellent customer service
• Assist with the annual benefits open enrollment
• Interact (in person, email and by phone) with employees and multiple third party administrators
• Process weekly 401(k) deferral, loan, and status changes from 401(k) provider
• Perform benefit gap analyses
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.