Benefits Analyst Medical and Pharmacy Plans

Job Summary and Responsibilities Job Summary / Purpose This position works with team members to support benefit management, analysis, administration, communication, compliance, benefit program coordination and project management for system-wide offered medical and pharmacy programs with annual cost of about $1 billion for 130,000 employees across the country. Works as a liaison with insurance carriers, third party administrators (TPAs), consultants, national groups, regions, People Connections (HR Technology), HR leaders and employees. Helps to develop benefits communication materials including preparation and presentations to CommonSpirit Health employees and regional HR leaders and benefit staff. Create materials for the Contact Center on notification of system issues/carrier notifications that may rise.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports project coordination such as implementation of new benefits programs, Annual Benefits Enrollment, streamlining existing medical and pharmacy programs, including cost/savings of proposed programs. Acts as a liaison to Regions, People Connections (HR Technology), carriers, TPAs to resolve benefit plan elevated issues and provides clarification of benefit plan regulations and provisions. Works with carriers, TPAs and Manager to develop, maintain and provide periodic benefit plans reports for market divisions and the CommonSpirit Health management team. If service or communication issues arise, identifies root causes and works with vendors to develop solutions. Works with Sr. HR Benefits Analyst/Manager to develop, review and edit benefits education/communication materials for regions and employees. Writes and edits benefit plan documents and compliance materials as needed; assists Sr. HR Benefits Analyst/Manager to fulfill benefit plans compliance requirements. Supports acquisitions and divestitures by serving as a benefits subject matter expert for implementation efforts and providing employee impact analysis to all parties as needed. Supports annual benefit enrollment implementation process, testing/UAT, communications/reviews and sign-off. Assess and monitors effectiveness of current, new or proposed programs/initiatives and reports financial and employee impact. Conducts analysis of benefits programs for cost management and Medical plan design decision-making. Develops measurements and reviews plans’ utilization and performance against benchmarks. Job Requirements Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent education and experience. Required Licensure and Certifications CEBS preferred, but not required. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training Minimum of three years of experience in benefits administration. Must possess detailed benefit knowledge including coverage provisions, legal requirements, and implementation and enrollment process. Must have a broad perspective on industry plans, trends, vendors, administrators, and financing arrangements. Must have strong knowledge of vendor fee arrangements. Must be able to work under minimal supervision. Pay Range $30.91 - $45.98 /hour We are an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health