Benefits Consultant - Miami Lakes area

WellCare is a leading provider dedicated to government-sponsored health plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, State Children?s Health Insurance Programs and others.  Founded in 1985, our team of 2,000 associates, over 25,000 physician partners and 47,000+ pharmacies serve nearly three quarters of a million members across seven states:Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Florida, Louisiana and New York. The WellCare Group of Companies operates plans under the WellCare, Staywell, HealthEase, Harmony and PreferredOne brands. WellCare most recently launched national stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) under the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.

 

We are looking to add Benefit Consultants to our South FL team. Ask about our sign on bonus program.  If you truly believe in teamwork, consistently demonstrate a high level of integrity and want to be part of a dynamic, growing organization, then this may be the opportunity for you!

 

Job Summary:

The Benefit Consultant is responsible for marketing the Medicaid product to interested eligible candidates in the service area, according to the prescribed rules and regulations of the Medicaid Contract.

 

Essential Functions:

 Market Medicaid products to all interested eligible candidates.  Conducts individual presentations to perspective members. Provides ongoing assistance to Medicaid members, as necessary, answering questions and/or directing inquiries to Customer Service. Continually monitors activities of health industry competitors and provides information to management. Performs other duties as assigned.



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

 

Education/Experience: Bachelor?s degree or equivalent level of experience. Sales experience in HMO/Managed Healthcare or Insurance Industry. Appropriate Florida Department of Insurance license ? No violations or disciplinary actions. 2-40 or 2-18, or 2-15.

 

Additional Skills and Requirements:Verbal communication skills sufficient to communicate both in person and on the telephone Ability work well with others. May require the lifting of boxes of up to 30 lbs.; able to lift and carry forms and event material.May spend up to 90 % of time traveling; required to use personal transportation for appointment with prospective members and events.Comprehensive knowledge of Medicaid regulations and programsAbility to work flexible hours (i.e., events, etc.) Ability to work individually or as part of a team. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.