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. Business and political climates may change, but we’re stronger than ever. Our A.M. Best rating is A+ (Superior) — making us the only health insurance company in South Carolina with that rating. We’re 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!
Job Title: Assistant, Project
Position Details:
Responsibilities:
Provides a wide variety of administrative and staff support services. Coordinates more complex and diverse area specific projects. Administers programs, projects and processes requiring area specific knowledge. Operates a desktop computer and is proficient in working with assorted software, tools and systems utilized in the area.
50% Provides coordination for a variety of area specific projects.
20% Completes project support functions. Gathers information. Prepares letters, reports, graphs, forms or presentations.
20% Organizes and expedites the flow of work through management's office, including maintenance of highly confidential files and records, both paper and electronic. Coordinates with purchasing to ensure adequate supplies are on hand at all times.
10% Coordinates and completes special projects as assigned by management.
Required Skills and Abilities: Strong organizational skills. Good judgment skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Basic business math proficiency. Strong analytical or critical thinking skills. Excellent knowledge of business etiquette and letter composition. Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.
Preferred Skills and Abilities: Customer service skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate, and/or influence.
Preferred Software and Tools: Knowledge of Harvard graphics or PowerPoint. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Ability to run DB2 queries.
Work Environment: Some travel between buildings. Typical office environment.
Required Education: Associate's Degree or two years of job related work experience or a combination of education and experience equal to 2 years.
Required Work Experience: 2 years of project coordination or other job related work experience including 1 year working proficiently with word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database applications software.
Preferred Work Experience: 3 years of administrative, project specialization, or industry-specific experience including computer/software such as Word/Excel/Harvard graphics and desktop publishing or similar.
This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay someone for this position is $17.00/hour - $17.75/hour. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).
BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more.
Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full-time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty. If you're ready to join in a diverse company with secure, community roots and an innovative future, apply for a position now!
