Administrative Assistant

BLC Insurance
Urbandale, IA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2024

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in clerical work and customer support. This position will be based in an insurance agency setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.
  • Answers phone calls, schedules meetings and supports visitors.
  • Carries out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.
  • Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects and expediting work results.
  • Makes travel arrangements for senior staff such as booking flights, cars, and hotel or restaurant reservations.
  • Exhibits polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
  • Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.
  • Develops administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
  • Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
  • Provides information by answering questions and requests.
  • Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills:

  • Excellent and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Insurance agency or company experience preferred
  • Must be able to pass a background check

If you are a motivated individual with excellent organizational skills and a passion for customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.00 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Associate (Required)

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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