Benefits Analyst

at  Physician Affiliate Group of New York

Overview:
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.
PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
Responsibilities:

The Benefits Analyst reports to and assists Director of Benefits with daily administration of PAGNY’s benefits program

• Administer employee benefits such as medical, dental, life, FSA, and commuter benefits
• Review and process benefit enrollments, life event changes, terminations, EOI decisions, COBRA qualifying events
• Assist with creation of benefit communications and coordinate open enrollment process
• Assist with implementation of new benefits and enhancements to benefit program
• Work with benefits vendors to resolve billing, claims, eligibility and service issues
• Educate employees on PAGNY benefits and answer employee queries about benefits policies
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate payroll benefit deductions
• Monitor plan limits, eligibility and other restrictions on plan participation to ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Complete verification forms such as Medicare Employer Form and Unemployment Insurance notices
• Responsible for gathering data necessary to complete government compliance activities (5500s, ACA, BLS Reporting, audits, etc.)
• Assist with data auditing and reporting
• Provide support for Benefits department as needed which may include assistance with leave administration and retirement plan administration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in benefits administration
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations such as ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, and FMLA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to present information clearly and in a manner that is understandable to managers and employees
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a cooperative and collaborative spirit in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Highly motivated, and team-oriented, with a strong sense of integrity

Please refer the Job description for details