Field Operations Support Assistant

Service Corporation International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Sick Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Service Corporation International in San Diego, CA seeks an administrative/clerical associate to greet families, manage documentation, and support funeral home and related facilities. You will handle death certificates, permits, obituaries, payments, and scheduling with empathy and discretion.

The role requires 1–2 years in office clerical or customer service, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of office clerical or customer service experience.
• Experience in a customer-focused, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors; provide information on services offered.
• Prepare and process documents (death certificates, permits, obituaries).
• Handle payments, contracts, and scheduling; coordinate memorials and inventory.
• Assist with accounts payable, back-office tasks, and receptionist backup.
• Maintain relationships with county clerks, medical examiners, and physicians.

Skills

Office clerical

Customer service

MS Office

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.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.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares death certificates, prayer cards and related documentsCompletes required permits and or certificatesPrepares and processes Veteran’s PaperworkPrepares marker monument placement paperworkEnsures required documentation to support requested products and services are accurate and complies with state/federal regulations and company rulesPrepares and distributes daily schedules, reports, and documentsReceives and processes payments and contractsCoordinates the ordering of memorials and related products and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markersOrders office suppliesOversees the processing of installation orders to grounds and maintenance departmentsProcesses accounts payable transactionsAssists with the preparation of obituariesAssists Location Management, Sales, Family Service Counselors and payroll as neededActs as backup to ReceptionistGreets family members and friendsCommunicates client family’s needs promptly and accurately to the appropriate staff memberConveys a sense of concern and empathy with client family members at all timesResponds to customer inquiries via telephone, internet and in personMaintains professional and cooperative relationships with county clerk, medical examiner and physiciansMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducationHigh School or equivalentExperience1 - 2 years of experience in an office clerical or customer service capacity requiredExperience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment requiredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesWorking knowledge of office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, printers, and fax machines at a level consistent with experienceMS Office Suite experience preferredBasic mathematics skills requiredGood verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational skills and detail orientedHigh level of compassion and integrityAbility to maintain confidentialityCompensation:Salary: $19.00/hr. - $21.00/hrBenefits:Medical*Dental*Vision*Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care) *Health Savings Account with Company Contribution*Sick Leave*Short-Term Disability*Long-Term Disability*Life Insurance*Voluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment Insurance*Dependent Life Insurance*SCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match*Employee Assistance ProgramPostal Code: 92121Category (Portal Searching): Administration and ClericalJob Location: US-CA - San Diego