Health Plan Benefits Analyst

Location

Edmonds, WA; Foster City, CA; or Pasadena, CA

Number of Openings

1

Position Summary:

We seek a client-focused individual to provide technical support and service to health benefit consultants on assigned accounts in our Edmonds, Washington, Pasadena, California or Foster City, California offices, who will work under minimal supervision for duties as outlined. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Some flexibility in work hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial: Prepare and analyze health plan statistical and financial reports and other specialized reports as needed; prepare annual budgets, calculate expected plan costs for self insured plans, COBRA rates and employer contribution rates; obtain, review and negotiate renewals with vendors; and calculate cost of benefit changes.

Administrative: Draft Plan Comparisons and Participant Announcement letters; draft Summary Plan Descriptions (employee benefit booklet), Plan Documents and amendments; review provider contracts and agreements; prepare and analyze request for proposal specifications; ensure compliance with regulations and reporting requirements, drafting of periodic client reports on plan operations/performance, provide administrative assistance to clients.

Necessary Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to interact/develop relationships at all levels both internally and externally
• Proficient computer knowledge including, but not limited to, all aspects of Microsoft Office suite
• Accomplished verbal/written communication skills and analytical skills
• Negotiating skills
• Handle multiple tasks
• Organize tasks effectively
• Close attention to detail and accuracy of work
• Proficient financial/computational skills

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Associate degree or equivalent is preferred, with 3-4 years of job experience. Washington Life and Disability Agent’s license preferred. CEBS designation a plus.

To Respond:

Please email your cover letter and resume to info@rael-letson.com.

Rael-Letson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.