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SmithRx

Benefits Configuration Analyst

Plano, TX

$66K - $78K/yr

Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by ... As a Benefits Configuration Analyst, you will support cross-functional teams during implementations ...

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A Benefit Configuration Analyst is responsible for setting up, testing, and maintaining benefits configurations within healthcare or insurance systems. They analyze plan requirements, ensure compliance with regulations, and troubleshoot system issues. The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of benefits administration, and proficiency in technical systems. Analysts collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system functionality and improve operational efficiency.

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A typical day for a Benefit Configuration Analyst involves reviewing plan documents, configuring benefits in the system, validating setup accuracy, and troubleshooting discrepancies. Analysts often collaborate with product teams, IT staff, and client representatives to ensure benefits meet both regulatory and client requirements. You may participate in meetings to discuss upcoming changes, document configuration processes, and address any system updates or issues. Most roles involve a balance of independent analytical work and active cross-team communication, offering a structured yet dynamic workflow. This collaborative environment supports both professional development and a broader understanding of healthcare operations.

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To thrive as a Benefit Configuration Analyst, you need a solid understanding of health plan benefits, attention to detail, and experience with data analysis, usually supported by a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with benefits administration platforms such as Facets, QNXT, or other healthcare management systems is often required, and certifications in healthcare IT or project management can be beneficial. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills enable effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and timely resolution of complex configuration issues. These skills are crucial to ensure accurate benefit implementation, member satisfaction, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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Benefits Configuration Analyst

Plano, TX

SmithRx
Health Care and Social Assistance • 201 - 500 employees
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$66K - $78K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Who We Are:

SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company.  Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform driven by cutting edge technology, innovative cost saving tools, and best-in-class customer service.  With hundreds of thousands of members onboarded since 2016, SmithRx has a solution that is resonating with clients all across the country.

We pride ourselves for our mission-driven and collaborative culture that inspires our employees to do their best work. We believe that the U.S healthcare system is in need of transformation, and we come to work each day dedicated to making that change a reality. At our core, we are guided by our company values:

  • Integrity: Our purpose guides our actions and gives us confidence in the path ahead. With unwavering honesty and dependability, we embrace the pressure of challenging the old and exemplify ethical leadership to create the new.
  • Courage: We face continuous challenges with grit and resilience. We embrace the discomfort of the unknown by balancing autonomy with empathy, and ownership with vulnerability. We boldly challenge the status quo to keep moving forward—always.
  • Together: The success of SmithRx reflects the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of our team. Our shared values bind us together and make us one. When one falls, we all fall; when one rises, we all rise.

Job Summary:

As a Benefits Configuration Analyst, you will support cross-functional teams during implementations and build and manage pharmacy benefit plans on various platforms to ensure a high quality SmithRx product. This role will also be responsible for supporting the Plan Operations team with core benefits operations functions while building and maintaining accurate benefit configuration. 

What will you do:

  • Work with clients, identifying and understanding benefit plan requirements. Build and maintain pharmacy benefit plans for client groups.
  • Aid in the organization of benefit configuration and structure for the accounts assigned by monitoring plan data integrity.
  • Assist in determining process improvement efforts.
  • Maintain prior authorizations and step therapy rules.
  • Grandfather/transition new clients and update formularies with changes at the direction of the clinical team.
  • Communicate project status, escalating issues when appropriate. Provide insight into changes to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Collaborate with member support and customer success teams to review and resolve inquiries related to benefits timely to improve member experience.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for our claims adjudication process.
  • Support new client implementations, conduct go-live testing, perform post go-live auditing and support to ensure plans are configured to confirm accuracy.

What you will bring to SmithRx:

  • 4+ years of experience in payer/claims and benefit configuration required
  • Analytical skills; Microsoft Excel skills; 
  • Strong communication skills via face-to-face meetings, conference calls and written correspondence
  • Self-starter mentality: ability to make informed decisions, find creative approaches to difficult challenges, and deliver on commitments
  • Execution-focused ethos - you are a solutions-oriented problem solver and efficiency driven
  • Flexible, dependable, adaptable, and able to respond under the pressure of a fast-paced technology company

What SmithRx Offers You: 

  • Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Benefits 
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Program 
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Discretionary Paid Time Off 
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits 
  • Paid Parental Leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
  • Professional development and training opportunities

Zone A includes the following locations:

  • San Francisco Bay Area - California
  • Metro New York City - Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
Zone A Pay Range
$66,300—$78,000 USD

Zone B includes the following locations:

  • California - outside of San Francisco Bay Area
  • Metro Denver / Boulder - Colorado
  • Metro District of Columbia - District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia
  • Metro Boston / Cambridge - Massachusetts and New Hampshire
  • Metro Austin - Texas
  • Metro Seattle - Washington
Zone B Pay Range
$60,800—$71,500 USD

Zone C includes all other locations not listed above, including:

  • Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
  • Non metro Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia
Zone C Pay Range
$55,300—$65,000 USD

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: The range listed above reflects our standard pay scale and actual pay will vary based on work location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • Total Rewards: In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or equity. SmithRx offers a variety of benefits to help you live well, including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance and 401(k).

Individual offers are tailored to your geography, experience, skills, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details during the hiring process. In the meantime, feel free to explore our comprehensive benefits here.

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