Medical Underwriting Administrative Specialist (Hybrid)

abbluecross; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Blue Cross\u00ae in Edmonton is seeking a 12-month temporary Administrative Assistant under the direction of the Manager of Medical Underwriting. The hybrid role requires commuting to the Edmonton office to support the team.

You will prepare correspondence for members and third parties, handle inquiries, and coordinate with other departments. The role uses Word and Excel and emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understanding of employer sponsored programs is required; knowledge of medical terminology is an asset.
• Must be meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Strong time management, professionalism, punctuality and reliability.
• Must be a strong team player with a cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence for group members, plan administrators and third parties.
• Respond to telephone and email inquiries from members.
• Communicate with other Alberta Blue Cross departments to provide and exchange information.
• Book Paramedical Exams and order documentation from physicians.
• Update various databases.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Time management

Team player

Professionalism

Punctuality

Reliability

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Alberta Blue Cross\u00ae in Edmonton is seeking a 12-month temporary Administrative Assistant under the direction of the Manager of Medical Underwriting. The hybrid role requires commuting to the Edmonton office to support the team.

You will prepare correspondence for members and third parties, handle inquiries, and coordinate with other departments. The role uses Word and Excel and emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and teamwork.