ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Wilson-McShane Corporation, a third-party administrator for Taft Hartley funds, is seeking a full-time Eligibility Specialist in our Kansas City, MO office. 


The schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with a compensation of $28.80 per hour.


Essential duties and responsibilities  include the following: 

  • Daily verbal and written communication with participants and employers.
  • Reviewing participant self-payments for daily depositing and posting.
  • Review and process various participant forms and supporting documents.
  • Reconciling varying types of reports.
  • Interpret and follow the rules outlined in Plan Documents and COBRA language.
  • Frequently draft correspondence to employers, participants and other fund professionals.
  • Peer review co-workers work product.
  • Communicate with other Fund Professionals.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned

The Eligibility Specialist position is a non-exempt position and includes benefits such as the following:

  • Low Deductible Health, Prescription Drug and Dental Benefits
  • Voluntary Vision, Accident, Critical Illness and Pet Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employer Contribution to 401(k)-No Match Required
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays and Paid time off
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program, including access to confidential counseling (virtual and in-person)

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Professionalism- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibilities for own actions; Follows through on commitments; Team Player.
  • Customer Service- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance. 
  • Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Takes pride in one’s own work; Organized.
  • Quantity- Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. 
  • Dependability- Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Attendance/Punctuality- Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
  • Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best      fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Ability to prioritize duties. 
  • Communication- Speaks clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and interpret written information.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should have the following qualifications: 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Enjoy working with the public via phone and in person.
  • Ability to read and interpret Plan Documents and SPDs.
  • Previous Accounts Receivable experience is preferred.
  • Experience with Taft-Hartley Funds preferred.
Salary Description
$28.80 per hour