Senior Administrative Associate

Summary
 Companion Data Services provides leading IT solutions and managed services. We operate multiple geographically disperse data centers, including two of the nation’s largest healthcare data centers – both rated among the top five percent of data centers worldwide by MIPS.
With three U.S. locations and decades of experience in government, commercial and education markets, our innovative solutions and reliable services allow clients to focus on core business and improve outcomes.
Our data centers host applications process billions of transactions, supporting state, federal and commercial business.
Description
 

Position Purpose: 

Provides daily professional administrative, clerical, and project coordination support. Maintains area files, correspondence, reports, and other documentation. Coordinates, completes, and delivers required reporting. Tasks are varied and usually require area specific knowledge to complete work.

Location:

This is a full‑time and onsite position with Companion Data Services, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, located in Columbia, SC.

Work Environment:

Typical office environment. Work may require transporting or moving materials.

What You’ll Do:

• Types, edits, formats, reviews, and updates forms, correspondence and reports.
• Maintains area files and binders. Maintains area organizational charts, job descriptions, contact and mailing lists, desk procedures, and interoffice tracking logs. Maintains area specific reports or presentations.
• Provides general clerical duties and administrative support including ordering supplies, coordinating meeting functions, arranging travel, maintaining calendars, and phone coverage for upper management.
• Special projects as assigned.

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

Required Education:

• Associate's degree

Degree Equivalency:

• An extra Two years of job-related work experience or a combination of education and experience equal to 2 years for a total 7 years related experience.

Required Work Experience:

• 5 years administrative support experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills (grammar, letter writing and phone skills).
• Organizational skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Good judgment.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to multi-task.

Required Software and Tools:

• Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have the Following: 

• Strong Attention to Detail.
• Prior experience working with executives.
• 3 years of industry-specific work experience.
• Knowledge of business area goals and objectives.
• Analytical or critical thinking skills.
• Ability to use complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence.
• 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.

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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