Population Health Consultant (Employee Benefits)

Overview:

GBS Benefits, Inc. is the leader in experience, innovation and services when it comes to customizing the employee benefits offerings for our clients. Located in Salt Lake City, GBS Benefits has created a culture of respect, hard work and fun. When you love your job and the people around you, remarkable things can happen. We carry great excitement in our work, knowing that we have a tremendous positive impact on the larger scale. We partner with over 2,500 companies in building and protecting their dreams and visions. We invite you to investigate this job opportunity at GBS. This job description will not be all inclusive but is intended to give you a road map and an overview. Come make a difference with us!

Description:

We are currently seeking a full-time Population Health Consultant (PHC) to join our team in our Salt Lake City, UT office. This position will support regional offices (can include UT, AZ, CO, NV, ID, TX) and may require minimal travel.

The Population Health Consultant is expected to utilize a collaborative process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to engage, educate, and guide our clients in decisions related to effective employer-sponsored health and wellness programs. Additionally, it is the PHC’s responsibility to grow our employer groups’ confidence in improving the health and well-being of their members with a goal of reducing health risks, chronic conditions, healthcare costs, and overall absenteeism and presenteeism. Providing prompt, professional communication and facilitating long-lasting relationships between our firm, carriers/vendors, and employer groups is essential to our success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement customized population health goals and initiatives for our clients.

• Assess, evaluate, and improve employee wellness programs.

• Share population health strategy with business partners, employer groups, and prospects.

• Provide actionable recommendations based on analysis of employer-specific data.

• Create and present health education through seminars, webinars, recordings, health fairs, monthly content, and additional educational tools.

• Oversee compilation of client survey results including wellness impact and employee wellness program surveys and tailor recommendations accordingly.

• Maintain understanding of current wellness regulations and effectively communicate considerations with clients in designing and implementing wellness programs.

• Review client wellness plans and incentive structures to ensure they are following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Affordable Care Act, Federal Wellness Regulations, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and other regulatory boards.

Education, Licenses and Certifications:

• The minimum level of education recommended for candidates in this position is a bachelor’s degree in the health sciences or a related field.

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.

• Additional Wellness, Fitness, and/or Coaching certifications desired.

Skills and Knowledge:

• 3 years’ experience in population health consulting, wellness program management, or commensurate experience.

• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Strong business acumen.

Performance Expectations:

• Reliable to consistently attend work, meetings and required training or staff events.

• Proven success working both autonomously and in collaboration with a team.

• Effective time management and prioritization of work demands.

• Must work with respect and openness to diverse personalities.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.

• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.

• Self-driven to continuously improve individually and as a team.

• As a small team, we know when to ask for help and we all wear many hats. This job also includes any other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions / Essential Functions:

• This position enjoys the benefits and climate control of a quiet office environment. Employees are provided with ergonomically sound workspaces. Work is accomplished at a computer terminal either sitting or standing. Employees must access, input and retrieve information from the computer system. Comfort and efficiency are considered in employee workspaces. Daily work includes computer interfacing, data entry, communications (electronic and physical), movement throughout the office, attending meetings, etc.

• Physical demands include the ability to lift and move objects (typically 0 – 10 lbs), visually monitor information/data on a computer screen,

• The working environment described above provides a detailed representation of what employees might encounter in the workplace while performing the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

This job description is not designed to cover or to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Salt Lake, UT 84115