Underwriter

Description:

Contractors will analyze the medical conditions on an enrollment form then apply appropriate medical risk for utilizing approved medical guidelines that are provided.

This position is responsible for overseeing the A&H portfolio of products from the perspective of risk and profitability, recommending appropriate action as needed, and offering up solutions through a combination of rate adjustments, plan amendments, and distribution modifications.

1. Order necessary requirements based on group material submitted for completeness

2. Analyze the risk factors on an enrollment form; apply appropriate medical risk for sound risk decisions utilizing approved medical guidelines provided

3. Evaluate eligibility of the business (this includes participation, legitimacy of the business)

4. Process data on web based underwriting applications, and appropriate worksheets

5. Serves as subject matter expert and contact for North Star Marketing and TPA, works collaboratively with sales offices to meet company objectives while balancing risk

6. Conducts user acceptance testing, adhering to test plans, and meeting all delivery dates

7. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with outside vendors and acts as liaison between staff and vendor

8. Analyzes new business quote/proposal for accuracy

9. Analyzes broker appointments

10. Evaluate eligibility and enrollment requirements of new enrollees to employer group plan

11. Evaluate employer changes, such as waiting period change requests, appeals from businesses and TPA

12. Build and maintain relationships with internal partners to improve agent satisfaction

Skills:

Healthcare, Insurance, authorization*, Medical Terminology, Insurance, Underwriting

Top Skills Details:

Healthcare, Insurance, authorization*

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

1) Minimum of a High School Diploma - Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics) or Insurance-related work experience preferred

2) 2 years of experience within a Healthcare role - this could be Insurance Verification, Scheduling, Data Entry, Underwriting, Pre-Authorization

3) Strong knowledge of medical terminology

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Aston Carter:

At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.

Salary : $25 - $26