Administrative Assistant

Summary
 This position fall under PACE a division of Companion Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. PACE headquartered in Carrollton Texas, supports Companion Life, Niagara Life, Companion Life of California. PACE provides producers with the highest level of customer service and in-depth knowledge of the industry that is designed to give the client the best possible Solution.
Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!
Description
 

Purpose of Position

As an Administrative Assistant, the ideal candidate will provide general administrative, clerical and project coordination support, while maintain area files, correspondence, reports and other documentation. Task in this role are varied and usually require area specific knowledge to complete work.

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located at 4120 International Parkway Suite 2200 Carrollton, TX, 75007.

What You’ll Do:

• Performs general clerical duties and administrative support including ordering supplies, arranging travel, maintaining calendars, and providing phone coverage for upper management

• Maintains area specific reports or presentations. Updates or logs correspondence and/or documents.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need The Following:

• Required Education: Associate's

• Degree Equivalency: 2 years job related work experience

• Required Work Experience: 1 year office or administrative support experience.

• Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent grammar, letter writing and telephone skills. Organizational and customer service skills. Good judgment. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• Knowledge of business area goals and objectives.

• Analytical or critical thinking skills.

• Ability to use complex mathematical calculations. 

• Experience working with Microsoft applications

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards.  You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.  

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

• Education Assistance

• Service Recognition

• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What To Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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