Samantha Jeong
About Samantha Jeong
Samantha Jeong is a Benefits Manager at Akima, where she has worked since 2020. She specializes in compliance with the Affordable Care Act and has extensive experience in benefits analysis and vendor relations.
Work at Akima
Samantha Jeong has been serving as the Benefits Manager at Akima since 2020. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. Her responsibilities include analyzing benchmark data to optimize benefit plans and reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for benefit plan vendors. Previously, she worked as a Benefits Analyst at Akima from 2016 to 2018, where she gained valuable experience in benefits management and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Jeong earned her Associate's Degree from Howard Community College, completing her studies from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in benefits management, particularly in areas such as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). She is proficient in creating Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD) and Summary of Material Modifications (SMM), which are essential for effective benefits communication.
Background
Prior to her current role at Akima, Samantha Jeong accumulated diverse experience in benefits management. She worked as a Benefits Compliance Analyst at Bechtel Corporation from 2018 to 2020, focusing on compliance issues. Earlier in her career, she served as an Office Manager/AIC Coordinator at Osstem from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she held positions as a Benefits Coordinator at Maryland Live Casino from 2013 to 2014, which contributed to her comprehensive understanding of employee benefits.
Achievements
Samantha Jeong is recognized for her ability to build positive relationships with employees and vendors, enhancing customer service within the organizations she has worked for. Her experience in analyzing benchmark data has enabled her to optimize benefit plans effectively. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, which is crucial in the field of benefits management.