Position Title : Benefits Operations Specialist
Work Location : Philadelphia, PA (3 days / week onsite)
Employment Type : Contract to hire
Overview :
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Benefits Operations Specialist to join our team supporting the self-funded side of the business. This individual will play a key role in ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality ID card production for over 4,000 members. The ideal candidate will possess strong benefits knowledge, Excel and PowerPoint expertise, and a proactive, investigative mindset with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
This position offers the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as Sales, Marketing, Enrollment, and Service Operations, while leading process improvements and ensuring an exceptional member experience.
Key Responsibilities :
- Review ID cards and verify accuracy before release.
- Confirm benefits on detailed benefit templates and ensure accuracy across all formats.
- Update and maintain ID card templates based on evolving business needs and direction.
- Collaborate directly with sales teams to develop and manage ID card templates for self-funded groups.
- Investigate and resolve ID card issues, ensuring timely resolution and proactive communication.
- Handle ID card requests received via systems such as INSINQ and ServiceNow (SNOW) as backup.
- Audit data and perform quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards.
- Identify, investigate, and prioritize special handling requests to ensure timely and accurate completion.
- Take initiative to clarify complex or unusual situations, escalating when necessary.
- Represent the ID Card team in internal and vendor meetings, providing updates and group-specific insights.
- Develop and maintain Departmental Learning Procedures (DLPs) and assist in preparing presentations and reports.
- Provide regular status reports to management and communicate risks or delays promptly.
- Assist team members in responding to and resolving inquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Maintain established productivity and quality standards.
- Lead or support special projects as assigned.
Qualifications :
High School Diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree preferred.2+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally within healthcare, health insurance, or benefits administration.Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills required; ability to create reports and presentations for internal use.Proven experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Strong understanding of how benefits are structured and administered.Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated problem-solving ability with an investigative and proactive mindset.Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.Auditing or quality review experience preferred.Ability to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as needed.