Avalon Health Care Management, Inc. is hiring a Benefits Specialist/Receptionist to come join our outstanding team!

We are seeking a Benefits Specialist and receptionist to work in a dual role answering phones and assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, COBRA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and the company 401(k) plan. The successful candidate will provide back office support to Avalon Health Care’s Benefits Department. 

This is a full time position on-site at our corporate office in Salt Lake City. $22.00 - $25.00/hr   *Must have prior experience with benefits.* Responsibilities Answer and forward any calls to the corporate office Assist with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs Provide back office support to Avalon Health Care’s Benefits Department Perform quality checks of benefits-related data Provide necessary reports for allocation/billing charges Work cooperatively with payroll, worker’s compensation and HR departments to process and coordinate employee benefit enrollment, including those relating to worker’s compensation claims Enroll employees with carriers and processes life status changes Work cooperatively with the leave department to ensure repayment of all missed premiums while employees are out on leave Assist with the open enrollment process Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Working knowledge of employee benefits is a plus, but not required Knowledge of administration of employee benefit programs and applicable laws Ability to interpret and disseminate information to individuals and groups Effective communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and documents Knowledge of basic accounting principles Strong computer and Excel skills, familiar with MS Office Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer services skills Problem analysis and problem resolution skills Self-Motivated Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in an organized and efficient manner Three years’ experience in HR, insurance and or benefits administration (preferred)