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COBRA Consultant

COBRA Consultant

CompanyCVS Health
LocationEast Lansing, MI, USA
Salary$17 – $31.3
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • 1 year work experience with COBRA regulations and guidelines
  • 1 year of data entry experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills which demonstrate the ability to interact courteously and effectively with both internal and external customers; skills include listening and comprehension, constructive feedback, spelling, grammar, proofreading, and telephone communication
  • Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems and create improvements
  • Understands intent/end state and operates with minimal guidance to meet that intent/end state
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
  • Ability to manage high work volume and oversee a variety of incoming workflows
  • A team player capable of operating independently when needed
  • Deliver accurate and timely results
  • Follows up as needed to effectively resolve an issue

Responsibilities

  • Perform COBRA administration requirements as your primary responsibilities.
  • Verify COBRA and retiree enrollment status, maintain eligibility databases, and process elections, terminations, and reinstatements in accordance with plan sponsor direction and regulatory guidelines.
  • Address COBRA-related eligibility questions or concerns and make changes to member or client records accordingly.
  • Coordinate updates to client records, including rate or plan structure changes, and ensure accurate downstream system integration.
  • Utilize and interpret proprietary systems and online resources; understand account structures, COBRA contracts, and benefit parameters to address eligibility matters.
  • Ensure all communications involving sensitive member data adhere to HIPAA compliance requirements.
  • Act as the liaison between clients, vendors, and the IT department to define business requirements and identify solutions for non-standard arrangements.
  • Anticipate and resolve issues before they impact service, and approach complex problems with innovative thinking.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook