Pasco Police Department · 20 hours ago
Benefits Coordinator I
New Port Richey, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expPasco Police Department is seeking a Benefits Coordinator I to join their Human Resources team. This role involves managing insurance programs for County employees, including processing new employee orientations, handling claims, and ensuring compliance with COBRA regulations.
Law Enforcement
Responsibilities
Serves as Insurance Coordinator for County employees
Assists with the orientation and processing of new employees in the County's group health/life/disability/dental/EAP insurance program and explaining the benefits available to them as a County employee
Files enrollment forms according to effective date and reports to the appropriate group carriers for inclusion in the plan and the printing of Insurance ID cards
Assists with filing disability and life insurance claims and resolving problem claims for the approximately 2000+ County employees plus those of the participating Elected Officials
Provides clarification and interpretation of coverages
Verifies coverages to Doctor's offices and hospitals
Responsible for preparing all notifications in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Advises all employees (and their eligible dependents) terminating employment with Pasco County of their rights to continue health/dental benefits in accordance with the Federal COBRA laws
Advises employees/dependents no longer eligible for COBRA of their rights to conversion under the terms of the group health/life/dental insurance program
Advises retirees of their rights to continue benefits through the County's group insurance programs
Responsible for the input and tracking of the Division's requisitions and purchase orders
Verifies receipt of goods and prepares for payment
Produces Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notifications and tracking for all related certifications and requests
Responsible for assisting employees with FRS (Florida Retirement System) enrollment, disability retirement, service retirement, DROP enrollment and DROP retirement
Assists with ESS open enrollment set up
Maintains electronic benefits enrollments as well as paper enrollments by entering into HRIS
Performs related work as required
Assists with the review of all incoming insurance mail and makes distribution
Composes answers to letters and responses to inquiries
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Social Science or a related field and two (2) years of insurance background required OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, Social Science or a related field and four (4) years of insurance background
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication
Knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in administering the various insurance programs
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Ability to make mathematical computations with reasonable speed and accuracy
Ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports and written communication, and to communicate effectively and tactfully with the public and employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Company
Pasco Police Department
Our MISSION: We are dedicated to serving our community with excellent law enforcement services.
Founded in 1910Pasco, Washington, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase