COBRA Operations Specialist

Posted 3 Hours Ago
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Hiring Remotely in US
Remote
17-23 Hourly
Entry level
Fintech • Payments
The Role
Manage COBRA and Direct Bill plan setup, maintenance, member accounts, balances, employer plans, files, forms, and payments. Troubleshoot issues, resolve tier-three escalations, process incoming files, support internal teams and employers, maintain HIPAA compliance, provide peer training, identify process improvements, and meet quality and performance standards.
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About the Team/Role
The Operations Specialist, COBRA is responsible for plan setup, maintenance of plan structure and member accounts for COBRA and Direct Bill. This role is also responsible for processing files, forms, and payments at the member level.  Must have product, system, file and technical knowledge and experience.
How you’ll make an impact

  • Must adhere to security policies
  • Maintain detailed knowledge in function area(s) related to COBRA and Direct Bill
  • Serve as an internal resource, troubleshoot questions and provide issue resolution using product, file and system knowledge
  • Serve as a knowledgeable contact for internal departments
  • Communicate with other teams and employers through case management to resolve account discrepancies
  • Responsible for solving cases and resolving tier 3 escalations
  • Create, update and maintain member plans and balances
  • Create, update and maintain employer plans
  • Process incoming files and accurately report errors
  • Facilitate peer training when requested
  • Identify trends to improve employer's, consultant's, partner’s and third-party vendor's experience
  • Ensure requests made by internal departments, consultants, brokers and employers are resolved in a timely manner
  • Attend regularly scheduled one on one meetings with direct supervisor for professional development and goal setting
  • Work with your team, other departments and case management employer communication to ensure a positive customer experience
  • Create efficiencies and improve processes for employers, consultants and third-party vendors
  • Maintain a continuous improvement approach to work
  • Participate in ongoing learning, development opportunities and sharing of knowledge
  • Maintain attendance and punctuality standards
  • Maintain expected quality and performance metrics
  • Must participate in team meetings and one on ones via video and phone
  • Assist with special projects
  • All other duties as assigned 
  • Continually work on improving departmental workflow 
  • Maintain policy according to HIPAA

Experience you’ll bring
Minimum Required Qualifications for Consideration
Preferred Qualifications

  • Must pass a successful background investigation
  • Experience with computer proficiency
  • Experience with Section 125, HIPAA and HITECH Regulations
  • Experience with administrative software, computer proficiency and 10 key/keyboard
The base pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as your qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base pay is one component of WEX's total compensation package. Most sales positions are eligible for commission under the terms of an applicable plan. Non-sales roles are typically eligible for a quarterly or annual bonus based on their role and applicable plan. WEX's comprehensive and market competitive benefits are designed to support your personal and professional well-being. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, retirement savings plan, paid time off, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more. For more information, check out the "About Us" section.Pay Range: $17.00 - $22.50

Skills Required

  • Product, system, file, and technical knowledge and experience related to COBRA and Direct Bill
  • Successful background investigation
  • Computer proficiency
  • Experience with Section 125 regulations
  • Experience with HIPAA and HITECH regulations
  • Experience with administrative software
  • 10-key and keyboard proficiency

WEX Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WEX Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by WEX Inc..

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave offerings are portrayed as a standout, with generous PTO and additional paid time for volunteering. Time-off flexibility is also positioned as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are presented as strong, including a 401(k) match that is described as competitive. This element appears to materially strengthen the total rewards package even when cash compensation feels less compelling.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Variable compensation is sometimes framed positively through bonuses and uncapped earning potential in sales-oriented roles. Stock options are also cited as an additional reward component that can improve perceived total compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Portland, ME
4,900 Employees
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

We simplify complex payment systems for fleets, corporate payments, and healthcare—unlocking insights, opportunities, and efficiencies to give you greater control of your business. Powered by the belief that complex payment systems can be made simple, WEX (NYSE: WEX) is a leading financial technology service provider across a wide spectrum of sectors, including fleet, travel and healthcare. WEX operates in more than 10 countries and in more than 20 currencies through approximately 4,900 associates around the world. WEX fleet cards offer approximately 14 million vehicles exceptional payment security and control; our travel and corporate solutions business processes over $35 billion of purchase volume annually; and the WEX Health financial technology platform helps 343,000 employers and more than 28 million consumers better manage healthcare expenses.

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