COBRA Benefits Administrator - Customer service skills req'd

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, provides network-based health and well-being benefits and services for employers and consumers nationwide. We use our strength, diversity and innovation to improve the lives of the more than 18 million people who receive our unique products and services. And our endless pursuit for excellence in everything we do extends to your career as well. Join us today for an inspired and purposeful mix of professional growth opportunities and personal rewards. We're looking for a skilled professional with solid customer service experience to join our team as the Cobra Benefits Administrator. In this role you would handle COBRA benefits for a select group of members, process premium payments and other customer billing related issues. We're proud to offer competitive benefits growth potential and the chance to work within a Fortune 50 organization.  Key responsibilities include: Sending new hire letters for COBRA eligibility Reporting and tracking information Preparing billing invoices Taking calls from COBRA participants regarding benefit issues Interfacing regularly with A/R Initiating COBRA action forms Requirements: Customer service experience A data entry background An ability to work within a team and with little supervision Good communication skills Proficiency in MS Office applications Preferred assets: Knowledge of COBRA benefits Experience in the healthcare and/or insurance/benefits industry An associate's degree or some college training, perferably in Accounting or Finance UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.  Keywords: COBRA, insurance, benefits industry experience, finance, healthcare, broker, benefits administrator