Administrative Associate II

Logistics: Palmetto GBA, PGBA ,- 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. 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.

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Requirements:Certain divisions within BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina require CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) residency that requires employees to have lived in the US for at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years. This is a business requirement - government contracts, not an HR requirement.In the spirit of transparency, if we extend an offer and discover during the background check process that you have not been in the US for at least three (3) years, you will fail background, and the offer will be rescinded.

• SCA Benefit Requirements: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). To comply with the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), employees must enroll in our health insurance even if they have other health insurance. Employees will receive supplemental pay for health insurance until they are enrolled in our health insurance, first of the month following 28 days after the hire date.

What You'll Do:

• Types, edits, formats, reviews, and updates various forms, correspondence, and documents. Prepares departmental invoices, charts, graphs, reports, spreadsheets, and confidential memos.

• Maintains area documents, files, binders, organizational charts, job descriptions, contacts, mailing lists, desk procedures, meeting and staff schedules, action item updates, and meeting minutes.

• Performs administrative functions such as maintaining coverage of phones, handling mail, ordering supplies, coordinating meeting functions and making travel arrangements.

• Maintains follow up information. Coordinates with maintenance and housekeeping as necessary. Ensures adequate supplies are on hand at all times.

• Ensures that matters requiring attention in the absence of management are handled or referred to the appropriate person.

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

• Required Education: Associate's Degree

• Degree Equivalency: Two years of job related work experience or a combination of education and experience equal to 2 years.

• Required Experience: 3 years administrative support experience.

• Required Software and tools: Microsoft Office.

• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently.

We Prefer That You Have The Following:

• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Preferred Work Experience: 2 year of industry-specific work experience.

• Healthcare experience

• Preferred Software and Tools: Proficient Access knowledge.

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 disabilitiesand 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 mycareer.help@bcbssc.comor 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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