Employee benefit consulting for small and mid-market employer groups (50-5,000) interested in a strategic approach to align their benefit and human resource programs with their overall business strategy. Expertise in self-funding, level-funding and captive arrangements. Focused solutions on cost containment strategies, wellness, clinics, consumerism and employee education. Advice on procurement of HRIS, on-Line enrollment and payroll systems. Providing clients with plan design packages that included Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Work-site products. Expert analysis on claims reporting, surveys and benchmarking to attract and retain talent.

Horton Benefit Solutions-Consulting and Brokerage Services

Service benefit plans of all types, both self-funded and fully insured. Processed claims and provide customer service for medical, dental and flexible spending plans.Performed one and done customer service in high volume call center.Familiarity with CDT, CPT, ICD-9 and other applicable codes used in the healthcare industry.Chosen to work on several projects creating spreadsheets and merged automation to increase workflow.Working knowledge of benefit plan design concepts and cost containment and utilization.Submitted claims detail and case management notes for reinsurance.Facilitated Dental Appeals.Attained Sustained Quality Award.

Administered all self-funded benefits including health, dental, wellness, 401(k)/PSP, flexible spending account, short and long term disability and employee assistance programs. Processed payroll for 280 employees using ADP. Facilitated new hire orientations. Administered COBRA/HIPAA for health, dental and flexible spending account plans. Responsible for workers' compensation compliance and unemployment correspondence.Participated in selection process of new vendors for all self-funded plans.Prepared reports for taxes, budgets and labor, which assisted management in making decisions.Learned advanced report writing capabilities of payroll system.