Benefits Specialist

About the role

MEDNAX has grown from a single medical practice to a trusted health solutions partner with more than 10,000 employees and a presence in 50 states. Through our family of companies, we provide physician services spanning the continuum of patient care, revenue cycle management solutions, and performance improvement consulting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of all company-sponsored benefit programs and eligibility requirements.
• Respond (email, phone) to employee inquiries regarding benefits questions, policies, procedures, and programs to ensure quick and courteous resolution.
• Administer FMLA, Leave of Absence, Health & Welfare, EAP, COBRA, 401(k), ESPP, and Workers Compensation plans.
• Update Payroll/HRIS for employee mid-year benefit plan elections, deductions, and EOI approvals.
• Develop a strong working relationship with vendors to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely administration and delivery of excellent customer service.
• Assist with the annual benefits open enrollment.
• Interact (in person, email, and by phone) with employees and multiple third-party administrators.
• Process weekly 401(k) deferral, loan, and status changes from the 401(k) provider.
• Perform benefit gap analyses.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Strong work ethic – setting and achieving goals.
• Dependable – consistent follow-through.
• Positive attitude – creates a great work environment.
• Self-motivated – works effectively with little direction.
• Team-oriented – works well with all internal and external customers.
• Effective communicator.
• Flexible – adapts quickly to change and pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a 4-year college or university plus a minimum of two years’ experience in benefits administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• Experience working for a high-volume, large multi-state employer.
• Strong background administering FMLA, Leave of Absence, Health & Welfare, EAP, COBRA, 401(k), ESPP, and Workers Compensation plans.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of all benefit programs (e.g., Life, Disability, Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k), ESPP, and Voluntary benefits).
• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Office Suite with emphasis on MS Excel.
• Experience working with UNUM Absence Management services is a plus.