Benefit Fund Coordinator

The Trustees of the Plumbers Local Union No. 200 Fringe Benefit Funds located in Ronkonkoma, New York are seeking applicants for a Benefits Coordinator position. The primary responsibilities will be the day to day administration of self-funded, multiemployer health and welfare funds. The ideal candidate would also have knowledge of the administration of Annuity and Defined Benefit Pension Funds.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Administer various multiemployer benefit programs, including group health, prescription, dental and vision plans for Active and Retired Union members.
  
• Coordinate all aspects of member/dependent eligibility including enrollments, terminations, changes and beneficiaries.
  
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA to ensure PHI and PII are appropriately safeguarded.
  
• Administer COBRA.
  
• Respond to benefit inquiries on plan provisions, benefit enrollments, status changes, claims issues, claims appeals and other general inquiries.
  
• Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
  
• Maintain member benefit files and group benefits databases ensuring changes are entered appropriately.
  
• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data.
  
• Reconcile monthly administrative fee invoices from third-party administrators.
  
• Order office supplies.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and follow-up skills.
  
• Self-motivated, with strong organizational and analytical skills and close attention to detail.
  
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Knowledge of employee benefit plan design, medical terminology, including CPT and ICD-9 codes.
  

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years related benefits experience preferred.
  
• International Foundation of Employee Benefit Funds coursework a plus.
  

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

To apply, please submit resume and salary requirements to: [email protected]