Medical Underwriting and Administrative Assistant

AST Risk is an established Managing General Underwriter (MGU) specializing in small employer level-funded stop-loss insurance. As a growing company in a strategic infrastructure build phase, we are expanding our team to support our current underwriting professionals and enhance operational capabilities. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions, personalized service, and effective risk management for our clients. Join us as we build a dynamic, forward-thinking organization poised for long-term success. The Medical Underwriting and Administrative Assistant will play a key role in supporting our team's efforts to achieve organizational goals.

Essential Functions

Medical Underwriting Assistant Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial reviews of insurance applications and identify missing information for follow-up.
• Determine required participation levels for new applications based on underwriting guidelines.
• Assess employer eligibility based on submitted documentation.
• Input employee health information accurately into the underwriting system.
• Manage workflow and monitor progress throughout the underwriting process.
• Maintain and update rating tool based on appropriate risk assessment from underwriter.
• Generate stop-loss insurance documents for new and renewal self-funded business.
• Process agent appointments and ensure timely updates to records.
• Maintain accurate logs for new business and renewal cases.
• Organize and maintain accurate records for underwriting documentation.
• Other ad hoc tasks.

Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage business correspondence, including letters, memos, and file documentation.
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external email communications.
• Maintain accurate records for documentation.
• Organize, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing email.
• Schedule meetings and provide administrative support to ensure smooth workflow within the team.
• Other ad hoc tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years of office experience or equivalent college education.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, data collection, and processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to compose professional business correspondence and respond quickly and clearly to inquiries.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team while independently managing assigned tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Scottsdale, AZ 85251: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30