What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriter position at HealthPartners?
Underwriter
- Job ID: 69084
- Department: Underwriting
- City: Bloomington, MN
- Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Anticipated Work Schedule: 8am-5pm
- Hrs/Pay Period: 80
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Job Description:
HealthPartners is currently hiring for Underwriting. They would evaluate the risk on group cases through the use of medical or experience underwriting. We are a nonprofit integrated care delivery and financing system based in Bloomington, MN. At HealthPartners, you'll find a culture where we live our values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and partnership. By working together, we will improve health and well-being, create exceptional experiences for those we serve and make care and coverage more affordable. We seek colleagues who wish to help advance diversity, equity and inclusion and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, included, and valued.
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
For employees working in the Individual Underwriting role:
- Review applications for completeness and determine need for additional information.
- Make final determination to accept standard rate or decline coverage within the framework of predetermined underwriting standards.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from applicants and other HealthPartners departments.
- Work with Claims, Member Services and clinic personnel to assure that applicant misrepresentation is identified and handled properly.
- Interact with healthcare providers at HealthPartners and elsewhere in determining acceptability of applicants.
- Participate in streamlining individual and underwriting process.
For employees working in the Small Group Underwriting role:
- Medically underwrite new sales groups.
- Underwrite late entrance applications.
- Assist in the renewal process.
- Act as a resource for internal departments regarding MN Care Legislation and for inquiries regarding rate development and final decisions.
- Participate in streamlining small group underwriting process.
- Keep abreast of changes in laws/legislation/competitors.
For employees working in the Large Group Underwriting role:
- Calculate F/I renewal and prospect rates.
- Prepare basic S/I renewal and prospect rates.
- Prepare benefit alternatives.
- Present risk issues to Management.
- Understand Employer Reports.
- Participate in the streamlining of the underwriting process.
- Keep abreast of changes in laws/legislation/competitors.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of two years medical or group underwriting experience.
- Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office products or comparable applications.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- High degree of math aptitude.
- Ability to work independently.
HealthPartners is recognized nationally for providing outstanding care and experience for patients and members. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.com/careers and search for Job ID #69084.
Additional Information:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
- Job ID: 69084
- Department: Underwriting
- City: Bloomington, MN
- Location: HP - Bloomington 8170 Office Bldg
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Anticipated Work Schedule: 8am-5pm
- Hrs/Pay Period: 80
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now
Job Description:
HealthPartners is currently hiring for Underwriting. They would evaluate the risk on group cases through the use of medical or experience underwriting. We are a nonprofit integrated care delivery and financing system based in Bloomington, MN. At HealthPartners, you'll find a culture where we live our values of excellence, compassion, integrity, and partnership. By working together, we will improve health and well-being, create exceptional experiences for those we serve and make care and coverage more affordable. We seek colleagues who wish to help advance diversity, equity and inclusion and foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, included, and valued.
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
For employees working in the Individual Underwriting role:
- Review applications for completeness and determine need for additional information.
- Make final determination to accept standard rate or decline coverage within the framework of predetermined underwriting standards.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from applicants and other HealthPartners departments.
- Work with Claims, Member Services and clinic personnel to assure that applicant misrepresentation is identified and handled properly.
- Interact with healthcare providers at HealthPartners and elsewhere in determining acceptability of applicants.
- Participate in streamlining individual and underwriting process.
For employees working in the Small Group Underwriting role:
- Medically underwrite new sales groups.
- Underwrite late entrance applications.
- Assist in the renewal process.
- Act as a resource for internal departments regarding MN Care Legislation and for inquiries regarding rate development and final decisions.
- Participate in streamlining small group underwriting process.
- Keep abreast of changes in laws/legislation/competitors.
For employees working in the Large Group Underwriting role:
- Calculate F/I renewal and prospect rates.
- Prepare basic S/I renewal and prospect rates.
- Prepare benefit alternatives.
- Present risk issues to Management.
- Understand Employer Reports.
- Participate in the streamlining of the underwriting process.
- Keep abreast of changes in laws/legislation/competitors.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Finance, or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of two years medical or group underwriting experience.
- Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office products or comparable applications.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- High degree of math aptitude.
- Ability to work independently.
HealthPartners is recognized nationally for providing outstanding care and experience for patients and members. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. For more information and to apply go to www.healthpartners.com/careers and search for Job ID #69084.
Additional Information:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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