Benefits/Risk Management Assistant (City of Pembroke Pines)

Job Details

Job Location

Pembroke Pines City Center - Pembroke Pines, FL

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$17.00 - $18.50 Hourly

Job Shift

Day

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Facility Contract Services (FCS) is a Florida-based contract services company that employs and manages personnel for municipal clients. Our staffing services include administrative support, clerical, accounting, payroll, billing, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, benefits/risk management, supervisory roles, utility services, water and wastewater plant operations, property and general services management, building and landscape maintenance, parks and recreation, and senior and community services. FCS specializes in municipal privatization through a task-based approach aimed at improving productivity and efficiency.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position includes a variety of clerical tasks under the general supervision of the Risk Management Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Provides information to employees and applicants about the various benefits available.

Assists staff in various phases of the benefits/risk management claims process, applying the proper risk management policies and procedures.

Generates statistics and requests information as needed.

Researches, collects and compiles data.

Maintains confidential records and prepares reports.

Scan and maintain documents and files in an electronic document management system.

Responds to telephone inquiries or directs callers to appropriate department.

Acts as a liaison between supervisors, coworkers, and the general public.

Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by five (5) years of administrative experience preferably with benefits and/or insurance claims experience.

College-level course work in business or insurance administration is helpful.

Strong computer skills, specifically Excel and Word.

An equivalent combination of training and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is primarily sedentary and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Frequent use of hands to operate and control office equipment such as computers, phones, and other standard office tools.

Occasional walking, standing, bending, or reaching may be required.

May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

The work is performed in a professional office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperatures.

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working with the Vesta Property Services family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Benefits are offered to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Facility Contract Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Facility Contract Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Facility Contract Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.