At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 120 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees!

As a Senior Benefits Specialist, you are responsible for the day-to-day administration of benefits and point of contact for employee and vendor questions.

• Manages and administers organizational benefits programs and handles the most complex issues
• Leads employees in understanding organizational benefits offerings and acts as a liaison between the organization and third-party vendors
• Coordinates and conducts orientations and enrollment meetings, advises on eligibility, costs and coverage, and provides information to use in communications and presentations
• Completes monthly invoice reconciliations with complex Excel formulas (V-Lookup, etc.)
• Owns and manages the Benefits email inbox daily and responds with resolutions
• Serves as Point of Contact for payroll questions and complex benefit questions
• Performs work with a high level of latitude and with little to no managerial input
• Possesses expert knowledge of benefit plans and applicable vendors
• Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to benefits group and benefit specialists
• Collaborates with People Services and all other departments on benefit questions and resolutions
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

• REQUIRED:  High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• REQUIRED:  6 years benefits administration experience
• High level of intelligence and aptitude, outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Able to communicate in a professional and proficient manner with vendors and employees
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills
• Advanced in the use of computer programs, databases, and Internet research
• Self-disciplined, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Able to assume substantial responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Able to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Must work well in high-pressure situations and a dynamic work environment

Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!