Employee Benefit Clerk

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLERK

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform responsible functions pertaining to the District employee

benefits program; provide assistance, counsel and information regarding insurance coverage and a variety of

other employee benefits programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Perform a variety of functions regarding the District employee fringe benefit program, including program

orientation, enrollment, claims processing and other related mattersE; assist employees in the preparation of

enrollment applications and in the completion of other employee benefits materialsE; review the enrollment forms

and other documents for accuracy and completeness and forward the material to appropriate carriersE; establish

and maintain files and records pertaining to program participationE; maintain an appropriate inventory of

employee benefit informational material, claim forms and other related forms and documentsE; prepare the

necessary documentation to enroll, change status and terminate employee benefits program participationE; serve

as a liaison to insurance carriers regarding claim problems, issues and concerns confronting employee

participantsE; verify insurance coverage for various health service agencies and benefit certification programsE;

compile statistical data and reports required in the administration of the various fringe benefits programsE;

receive, review, audit and process Workers Compensation reports and claimsE; maintain contact with employees

on Industrial Illness and Injury Leave, and respond to questions pertaining to benefits and claims proceduresE;

independently prepare and respond to correspondence and memoranda for supervisor's review and editing

pertaining to various employee benefits related problems, issues and concernsE; perform a variety of accounting

and payroll related clerical functions, such as the preparation of statistical reports and summaries and in the

compilation and development of management related reportsE; work with a computer-based accounting, budget

control and payroll systemE; prepare system input data and analyze, verify and reconcile output reportsE; make

complex arithmetical calculations and verify computationsE; interpret and provide information regarding routine

legal mandates, policies, regulations and operational guidelines to District personnel as required; provide

technical information to County, State, and Federal agencies as required; assist in the planning, development,

implementation and maintenance of manual and automated record management, storage and retrieval systems;

perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Procedures, methods and techniques pertaining to employee benefit programs;

Legal mandates, policies, regulations and negotiated agreements pertaining to employee benefit programs;

Insurance agreements, claims processing and adjustment procedures;

Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;

Standard office practices, procedures and equipment.

Skillfully perform responsible tasks pertaining to a comprehensive employee benefits program;

Effectively resolve employee benefits problems, issues and concerns;

Prepare fiscally related reports and summaries;

Operate office machines including a computer and applicable software to enter data, maintain records, and

generate reports;

Perform complex arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy;

Type 50 words per minute;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Understand and follow oral and written directions;

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from High School supplemented by coursework or training in

business office procedures, employee benefits matters or closely related fields and three years of experience

involved with accounting and fiscal record management systems, including one year performing specialized

functions pertaining to employee benefits programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment;

Seeing to read and assure accuracy of various forms, claims and related documents;

Hearing and speaking to exchange information;

Kneeling or crouching;

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally;

Bending at the waist to store and retrieve files.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.61 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28