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Location

Columbia

Type

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Summary
 

Performs front office functions. Provides executive support. Represents the company in a professional manner. Utilizes specialized knowledge, job experience, and attention to detail to handle day-to-day functions.


Description
 

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 17 Technology Circle Columbia, SC 29203 United States of America.

What You’ll Do:

  • Manages front office functions. Uses teamwork, leadership, and communication skills to ensure phones are answered, daily mail is processed, supplies are purchased, filing is completed, and equipment is maintained.

  • Performs advanced, diversified, and confidential administrative duties requiring comprehensive experience, skill, and knowledge of organization policies and practices. Completes confidential spreadsheets and charts. Validates and responds to data requests as needed.

  • Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries. Coordinates related travel arrangements. Prepares and distributes minutes of meetings. Triages important phone calls to resolve routine and complex inquiries. Processes daily mail, faxes and copies.

  • Participates in special projects.

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: 6 years of administrative support experience.

  • Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors. Excellent organizational skills. Good judgment. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Ability to persuade, negotiate or influence. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Strong attention to detail.

  • Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

  • Experience managing high-dollar vendor invoices.

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel for spend tracking and reconciliation.

  • Ability to maintain asset inventories, including equipment tracking, warranty management, and replacement budgeting.

  • Proven calendar management expertise for senior executives, including scheduling with vendors, partners, and internal leaders.

  • Proficient in grammar, editing and written revisions.

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.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Here's more information.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Verbal Communication,Written Communication,Interpersonal Skills,Organizational Skills,Judgment,Confidentiality,Persuasion,Negotiation,Analytical Skills,Critical Thinking,Attention to Detail,Calendar Management,Microsoft Office,Excel Proficiency,Vendor Management,Data Validation

About BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina. We are also the only one that has an A+ Superior A.M. Best rating. We are one of the nation's leading government contract administrators. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast and have a diverse family of subsidiary companies.

Our full-time employees enjoy benefits like a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subsidized health plans, free vision coverage, life insurance, paid annual leave and holidays, wellness programs and education assistance. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or reserves, we will cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. BlueCross has a dedicated corporate culture of community support. Our employees are some of the most giving in the country. They support dozens of nonprofit organizations every year.

If you're ready to join a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment 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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Insurance
Founding Year: 1946

What you'll do

  • The Executive Assistant manages front office functions and provides executive support, ensuring efficient operations through teamwork and communication. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, coordinating travel, and handling confidential administrative duties.

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What does a Executive Assistant do at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina?

As a Executive Assistant at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, you will: the Executive Assistant manages front office functions and provides executive support, ensuring efficient operations through teamwork and communication. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, coordinating travel, and handling confidential administrative duties..

Why join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as a Executive Assistant?

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is a leading Insurance company.

Is the Executive Assistant position at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina remote?

The Executive Assistant position at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is based in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Executive Assistant position at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina?

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