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Benefits Specialist - Senior (Job ID #418381)
Allina Commons, Minneapolis, MN
February 15, 2010
Who Cares?  We Do!
...  for our patients, our communities, and each other - Allina Hospitals and Clinics!
Located in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, we are a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other
health care services, united in caring for our patients - with unparalleled talent, knowledge and technology;
caring for our communities - through collaborative efforts to promote stewardship, compassion and
wellness; and caring for each other - in an environment that puts patients first and helps passionate people
excel.  This is what makes Allina unique.  Won't you join us?

Allina Commons is the Minneapolis-based headquarters of Allina Hospitals and Clinics, a not-for-profit
health care organization serving patients and communities.  Approximately 1,600 corporate and
administrative service employees work at offices within Midtown Exchange, site of the historic Sears retail
complex at Chicago Avenue and E. Lake Street.  This community landmark, adjacent to the campus of
Allina's Abbott Northwester Hospital, is the second largest building in Minnesota and includes offices, an
internationally themes public market and residential units.

Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for administration and communication of the medical, pharmacy, dental  plans,
long-term disability, life insurance.  AD&D, income protections, PTO and other assigned programs for
eligible employees of Allina Hospitals and Clinics.  The position includes project management of annual
enrollment, researching and resolving complex plan inquiries, and assisting in periodic assessment and
evaluation of all health and welfare plans.

Qualifications:
  • BA/BS required
  • 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in the employee benefits area
  • Project management skills required
  • Knowledge of ERISA, Tax Code, HIPPA, and COBRA required
  • Experience with self-funded and fully-insured programs, including benefit administration and
    implement of programmatic changes
  • Experience working with third-party administrators, consultants and other vendors, overseeing day-to-
    day administration and implementation of cost saving measures
  • Strong customer service orientation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to independently prioritize workload effectively
  • Must have high level of motivation and initiative
  • Ability to work as a member of a diverse team
  • Ability to partner with other areas of the organization (Business Unit HR, Labor Relations, HRIS, HR
    Service Center) to implement, communicate, and administer health plans
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple, diverse projects with concurrent timelines
  • Must have advanced problem solving skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with utmost discretion
  • Knowledge of Peoplesoft highly desirable
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • CEBS course work preferred

Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule:
40 hours per week
Day Shifts

We have a place for you at Allina Hospitals and Clinics.  If you are interested in becoming part of our award
winning team of professionals, please apply online today at www.allina.com/jobs and reference job
opening id 418381 or email or Recruitment team at Allina.Recruitment@allina.com.


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