Administrative Assistant

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi•Flowood, MS

24d

About The Position

Be part of a vision for a healthier Mississippi as an Administrative Assistant. We are modernizing healthcare delivery across Central Mississippi by merging clinical excellence with cutting-edge organizational systems. We are seeking exceptional Administrative Assistants who bring raw intellectual prowess, analytical rigor, and sharp problem-solving skills to work every single day. These are not passive task-management positions. You will serve as the central administrative hub for your department, tackling whatever the day brings in an environment where your work supports better health outcomes for Mississippians every day. We currently have openings for Administrative Assistants in the following areas: Information Technology eConnectivity Team Federal Employee Program Team Health & Wellness Team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Visio).
Proficiency navigating Outlook, scheduling meetings, and using video call software.
Top-tier communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with coworkers, managers and customers; conveying information clearly, listening carefully and providing guidance.
Clearly writing professional memos, emails, documents and reports without errors.
Exceptional critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks while effectively organizing tasks and time.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary gatekeeper, managing communications, guiding external and internal customers, authoring internal memos, and maintaining pristine, secure filing systems.
Evaluate existing administrative workflows and design smarter, faster, and more reliable processes for document control, digital filing, and information routing.
Synthesize data into concise memos, presentations, and reports.
Streamline communication workflows, anticipating roadblocks, and implementing clever solutions to ensure communications are effective.
Manage calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating team calendars, and handling travel arrangements.
Answering phone calls with a professional and enthusiastic tone, helping to resolve inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
Assisting with business area’s annual budget preparation and maintenance including reviewing expense reports, completing check requests and creating purchase orders.