Administrative Assistant

Centene; Town of Newark, Prides Crossing (WI, MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

PTO + holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Centene is seeking a receptionist to perform clerical tasks and provide administrative support to executive assistants. This onsite role requires strong organization, prompt call handling, and a welcoming front-desk presence at our Newark location.

The role supports scheduling, travel arrangements, and document preparation while serving as a back-up for executive assistants when needed. Candidate should have at least a high school diploma and 2+ years in related roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical or administrative work such as scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, typing, filing, making copies, completing reports or presentations
• Answer and direct incoming calls in a prompt, courteous manner
• Acknowledge and monitor visitors/guests to ensure they are not waiting too long
• Respond to guests' questions and needs to ensure they feel welcome
• Assures that the reception area is neat and orderly
• Professionally interact with executive team and assist with any task requests
• Serve as back up for executive assistants in their absence
• Assist supervisor with reviewing call trends and recommend improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Call handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years in receptionist/administrative/customer service

Associate's degree in lieu of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Purpose:

Performs receptionist duties and provide administrative support to the executive assistants.

Key Details:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Location:

This is an onsite position located at 750 Prides Crossing, Newark, DE 19713.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of clerical or administrative work such as scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, typing, filing, making copies, completing reports or presentations


• Answer and direct incoming calls in a prompt, courteous manner


• Acknowledge and monitor visitors/guests to ensure they are not waiting too long


• Respond to guests' questions and needs to ensure they feel welcome


• Assures that the reception area is neat and orderly


• Professionally interact with executive team and assist with any task requests


• Serve as back up for executive assistants in their absence


• Assist supervisor with reviewing call trends and recommend improvements.


• Performs other duties as assigned


• Complies with all policies and standards

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 2+ year previous experience in one or more areas such as receptionist, administrative assistance or customer service.


• An Associate's degree in lieu of experience may be considered.

Skills & Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.


• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task or manage incoming calls in in a prompt, courteous manner.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $19.43 - $32.98 per hour

About Centene:

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You'll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It's work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Benefits:

• Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.

Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act