Health Benefits Implementation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About the Role

Cobalt Benefits Group is seeking a Health Benefits Implementation Specialist to support the onboarding and implementation of self-funded medical, dental, and ancillary benefit plans for new clients.

This role is eligible for hybrid or fully remote work, depending on candidate location and business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate and drive implementation activities across multiple internal teams and external partners
• Create, manage, and maintain implementation project plans, timelines, and tracking documentation
• Gather, document, and validate customer requirements to ensure accurate product and service setup
• Proactively identify risks or issues and partner with stakeholders to drive timely resolution
• Facilitate implementation kick-off activities, including preparation of tools and documentation
• Lead or support client-facing meetings and presentations related to onboarding and implementation
• Track action items, follow-ups, and implementation milestones to keep projects on schedule
• Customize and maintain department-specific documentation and templates
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, vendors, and client contacts
• Support continuous improvement of implementation processes and standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in health insurance implementation or a closely related benefits/insurance role
• Experience working directly with clients on complex initiatives
• Knowledge of self-funded health plans and related services (TPA, claims administration, HSAs, FSAs, COBRA, etc.)
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable presenting to client management and facilitating meetings
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with web-based tools and documentation systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Willingness to travel up to 10% during peak implementation periods
• Technical writing experience is a plus

Why Join Cobalt Benefits Group?

Cobalt Benefits Group is a trusted third-party administrator specializing in self-funded benefit plans. With over 30 years of experience and 180+ employees, we support employers through customized health plan administration, claims management, and specialized programs including FSAs, HSAs, COBRA, and retiree billing.

After a 60-day waiting period, full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer HSA contributions
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match
• Generous paid time off, sick time, and 10+ paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A collaborative culture with regular company events