• Job Description

  Req#: REQ_00185320

  We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

  At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

  This job oversees, administers and maintains employee benefit programs. Administers employee leave of absences and organization leave policies. Functions as a liaison between vendors and employees and advise employees on eligibility, coverage, and other benefits matters.

  Education

  Required - High School diploma or equivalent

  Preferred - Bachelor's degree

  Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

  
  Work Experience

  Required - 4 years related experience.

  Preferred - 1 year of benefits experience.

  Preferred - Workday experience.

  Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

  
  Job Duties
  • Responds appropriately to complex benefits related inquiries and issues.
  • Assists Data Management Analysts in resolving complex benefits issues.
  • Leads and provides support for benefits processes.
  • Prepares and processes benefits reports such as quarterly, annual and interium benefits reports, annual benefits balance sheets, benefits audits etc.
  • Calculates benefits owed to separating employees.
  • Maintains accuracy and timeliness with all benefits transactions.
  
  Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

  
  Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

  
  Complies with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
  
  Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
  

  Physical and Environmental Demands
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

  Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
  Must be able to sit and for prolonged periods of time.
  Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
  Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
  
  Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
  
  There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases

  Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

  Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

  Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position : Colorado, California, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.

  Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

  We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement , as well as the pay transparency policy for more information.

  Affirmative Action Policy Statement

• About the company

  Ochsner Medical Center, historically also known as Ochsner Clinic, Ochsner Hospital, and Ochsner Foundation Hospital, is a hospital in Jefferson, Louisiana, a short distance from the city limits of New Orleans.

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