Job Description
Enrollment Benefits Specialist
locations
US Remote
time type
Full time
job requisition id
R6519
Why is Health Advocate a great place to work? For starters, Health Advocate employees enjoy helping people every single day. Employees are given the training they need to do their jobs well, and they work with supervisors and staff who are supportive and friendly. Employees have room to grow, and many of Health Advocate’s supervisors are promoted from within the company.
Location
Must be located within the Continental United States
Summary of Role
Our Enrollment Benefits Specialist play an important role in providing guidance, direction, and supporting our valued members to navigate the health care system.
As an enrollment specialist, you will answer member questions about the various benefit options our members are being offered and assist them in accessing the systems to enroll. They are required to interface with many internal and external resources to provide guidance and direction regarding plan options, cost factors and detailed benefit review.
If you are someone who thrives in making a difference by helping others, have benefits experience, and are committed to making a contribution while growing your career in the health industry this is the job for you. We have training classes starting soon to help you build the successful career that you want – apply today!
Your Success
As a work from home associate, you’ll deliver a positive experience that solves members’ needs/challenges, while working to resolve issues.
Health Advocate offers all work equipment and a comprehensive new-employee training program to help you develop the knowledge and skills that will set you up for success in your role and in supporting our members.
Invested in you
At Health Advocate, you’ll have the ability to pursue your ambitions and grow your career. We’ve got you covered with a total rewards package that includes Robust Medical coverage, as well as Dental & Vision benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, Employee Assistance Programs and Wellness Programs.
Pay Rate
Hourly rate starting at $19.00.
Hours/Shift
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday – Friday. Employees have flexibility to work any of our 8.5 hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of (8:00 am -10:00 pm EST). It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
Job Summary
- Professionally answers incoming calls and respond to member inquiries.
- Look up eligibility and enrollment rules in Benefit administration platforms.
- Update enrollment systems with member information as per plan and enrollment rules.
- Provide guidance to members on open enrollment issues, questions and concerns about benefit options.
- Connect with customers by phone and quickly develop a rapport to help the individual to navigate their benefit choices and options
- Educate customers on health benefits options and programs offered by their employer
- Answer customer questions related to Benefit Plans (i.e. medical, dental, life, STD, LTD), consumer-driven health plans, FSAs, provider selection, qualifying life events and the open enrollment process
- Place outbound follow up calls for issues that can not be resolved during the initial call
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or other applicable work experience.
- 3 years prior benefits experience preferred
- Strong communication skills and phone etiquette
- Excellent customer service and customer resolution skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
Company Overview
Health Advocate is the nation’s leading provider of health advocacy, navigation, well-being and integrated benefits programs. For 20 years, Health Advocate has provided expert support to help our members navigate the complexities of healthcare and achieve the best possible health and well-being. Our solutions leverage a unique combination of best-in-class, personalized support with powerful predictive data analytics and a proprietary technology platform to address nearly every clinical, administrative, wellness or behavioral health need. Whether facing common issues or an unprecedented challenge like COVID-19, our team of highly trained, compassionate experts work together to go above and beyond expectations, making healthcare easier for our members and ensuring they get the care they need.
Awards
2022:
- Best in Biz Award: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year
- Great Place to Work
2021:
- Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Customer Service Department of the Year Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, and Related Industries, Silver Winner
- Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service: Most Valuable Response by a Customer Service Team (COVID-19), Bronze Winner
- Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year Medium and large category (Silver)
2020:
- National Customer Service Association All–Stars Award: Organizations of 100 or Greater, Runner-Up
- Best in Biz Awards: Most Customer-Friendly Company of the Year – Medium category (Silver)
Health Advocate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor not related to job requirements. We respect and value diversity, and are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)