Receptionist

Summary
 Handles calls and visitors in a timely, courteous, professional and efficient manner. Performs additional administrative or clerical functions.
Description
 

Logistics: Logistics: Planned Administrators Inc. (PAI) – one of BlueCross BlueShield's South Carolina subsidiary companies.

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment to start out. Once this individual completes training this position will transition to work from home. 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 17 Technology Circle Columbia, SC 29203.

What You'll Do:

• Responds accurately and timely to telephone, written, and walk-in inquiries from internal and external customers. Performs administrative support functions as assigned by management.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Required Work Experience: No previous work experience required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Good judgment, verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence. 

• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• Preferred Work Experience: 1 year of clerical or office experience.

• Preferred Skills and Abilities: Excellent etiquette, organizational skills and ability to learn online systems.

• Preferred Software and Other Tools: Knowledge of Excel or other spreadsheet software. Knowledge of Access or other database software.

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. Management will conduct interviews with those candidates who qualify, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

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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