Benefits Advisor Resume

Nathan Hinds

1098 Walnut Avenue

Almo, ID 83312

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective Seeking a position as a Benefits Advisor in a highly established organization that will further boost my career in the industry today.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Wide experience of progressive employee benefits with health and welfare
• Familiarity with HIPAA, COBRA, 401k, HR and ERISA
• Good understanding of insurance procedures and patient interaction
• Extensive knowledge of Health coverage, retirement plan and generous tuition reimbursement
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications, email and website interaction
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret procedure manuals, insurance applications and polices
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously through verbal and written interaction

Work Experience:

Benefits Advisor, August 2005 – Present

SafePath Benefits, Inc., Almo, ID

• Developed new opportunities through networking and establishing relationships.
• Interacted with the Clients to accurately learn what program options are being requested.
• Communicated with the client and client’s employee, progress towards achieving a positive resolution to their claims, problems and questions.
• Attended all issues, claims and problems related to client’s coverage and those specifically related to individual employees.
• Developed and maintained a proactive service plan on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinated the employee enrollment meetings.

Benefits Advisor, May 2000 – July 2005

Metropolitan Jewish Health System, Almo, ID

• Utilized the consultative skills to assess the client’s needs, determined the best insurance plan and assessed appropriate eligibility.
• Communicated the costs and benefits of Medicare insurance plans through the telephone.
• Interpreted and applied the various guidelines across multiple insurance carriers to applicant-specific health scenarios.
• Developed detailed formal meeting summaries after client meetings and followed-up on outstanding items.
• Scheduled and began the process of renewals for all existing clients.
• Assisted the clients relative to issues with.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling, Ventura College, Ventura, CA