Field Operations Support Assistant
About The Position
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. This position provides administrative and clerical support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these facilities. Duties include greeting the public and providing general information on services offered in a polite manner with a goal to meet and exceed customer expectations. The company is committed to supporting families at difficult times, with caregivers and teams passionate about their work and invested in the well-being of the families they serve. The Dignity Memorial name is a symbol of trust and a mark of excellence. As the largest provider of funeral, cemetery and cremation services in North America, the company is dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of every loved one with professionalism, compassion and attention to detail that is second to none.
Requirements
- High School or equivalent
- 1 - 2 years of experience in an office clerical or customer service capacity required
- Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment required
- Working knowledge of office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, printers, and fax machines at a level consistent with experience
- Basic mathematics skills required
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
- High level of compassion and integrity
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- MS Office Suite experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares death certificates, prayer cards and related documents
- Completes required permits and or certificates
- Prepares and processes Veteran’s Paperwork
- Prepares marker monument placement paperwork
- Ensures required documentation to support requested products and services are accurate and complies with state/federal regulations and company rules
- Prepares and distributes daily schedules, reports, and documents
- Receives and processes payments and contracts
- Coordinates the ordering of memorials and related products and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers
- Orders office supplies
- Oversees the processing of installation orders to grounds and maintenance departments
- Processes accounts payable transactions
- Assists with the preparation of obituaries
- Assists Location Management, Sales, Family Service Counselors and payroll as needed
- Acts as backup to Receptionist
- Greets family members and friends
- Communicates client family’s needs promptly and accurately to the appropriate staff member
- Conveys a sense of concern and empathy with client family members at all times
- Responds to customer inquiries via telephone, internet and in person
- Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with county clerk, medical examiner and physicians
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
