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Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is for Health Plans use only. This position works with the Underwriting Manager and Actuarial team to collect, review and analyze information needed to underwrite new and renewal group plans.

Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Collects, reviews and analyzes information needed to underwrite new business and renewal group medical policies.
• Identifies missing information and works with the sales team and brokers to gain information as required.
• Applies standard underwriting guidelines to accurately calculate medical rates.
• Prepares and review proposals.
• Prepares and review employer and stop loss reporting packages.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Ability to work effectively, independently, and as part of a team.

• Strong organization, time management and project management skills and multi-tasking abilities.

• Strong computer skills including excel, access, and SQL.

• Ability to negotiate and interact well with all professional levels within the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

Required

• Associates' degree in a related area, or the equivalency.
• One year experience in underwriting or in the insurance industry.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involved sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Listening, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking