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Central States Health & Welfare and Pension Funds are two of the largest, multibillion dollar non-profit trust funds in the country. The Funds administer health and pension benefits to nearly one million Teamster members and participants with over 1,000 contributing employers to the Funds. Our building (constructed in 2019) is walking distance to the CTA Blue Line and close to O’Hare Airport.
Benefits Offered:
- 35-hour work week with flexible start times (7:00 am – 9:00 am)
- Hybrid work from home schedule
- 24.5 total vacation and PTO days
- 401(k) plan with company match
- 100% company-funded pension plan (zero cost to employee)
- 100% company paid health insurance premiums (employee & family coverage) low deductible & out of pocket
- Tuition and test reimbursement
- Daily stipend for use in onsite café
As a condition of employment, all new hires are required to provide documentation showing that they are up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Research and Correspondence Department is seeking a Correspondence Analyst. The Correspondence Analyst’s primary responsibility is to perform extensive and thorough research and analysis in order to properly respond to variety of communications/appeals received from participants, providers, local unions, and third-party representatives as well as referrals from other departments. This includes responding to Health and Welfare insurance inquiries, all potential paths and categories of work, general correspondence, and additional requests. Along with research and composing letters, additional responsibilities may include updating various systems appropriately with determinations, working with other departments, preparing Committee items and speaking with members and providers.
The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of health and welfare and/or health insurance claims processing policies and procedures is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, Facets and the ability to quickly become adept with several custom software packages is preferred. The candidate must have at minimum a high school diploma; however, a college degree is preferable.
