Administrative Assistant II

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware Job Summary: This position reports to a director and is accountable for contributing to the efficiency of departmental operations through the performance of various administrative functions. Responsibilities: Screen inquiries and memos for referral to appropriate areas within the division or company or organize such material for the director to expedite resolution. Provide the director and/or other staff members with complete and timely background information on all telephone calls and correspondence Inform director's staff or other parties of relevant information as appropriate Prepare routine correspondence and memos Perform usual administrative duties such as typing, filing, scheduling, calendar management, etc. Gather information and prepare reports as requested Obtain information, status reports, or answers on various business matters, inquiries or projects as directed May serve as liaison/coordinator for special projects or workgroups Track and maintain attendance records for regular submission Provide support to departmental areas as needed Disclaimer: This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job. Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED required Requires minimum three (3) years of prior administrative experience. Skills and Abilities: Requires excellent typing skills Requires strong oral and written communication skills Requires strong PC skills, particularly in MS Office Requires strong organizational skills Requires strong interpersonal skills Salary Range: $48,600 - $65,100 This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision) Retirement Plans Generous PTO Incentive Plans Wellness Programs Paid Volunteer Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process. About Us We are the leading health insurer in New Jersey, trusted by generations of families and businesses. We are dedicated to enriching the lives and health of our members and the New Jersey communities we serve, because we live and work here too. Our Mission We empower our members to achieve their best health. Our Vision We are New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability and member experience in the markets we serve.