Field Operations Support Assistant

Service Corporation International; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Corporation International in Shreveport, LA is seeking an administrative professional to provide clerical support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or combination of these facilities. You will greet the public and provide information on services with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities include processing documents, coordinating orders, handling payments and contracts, assisting with obituaries, communicating needs to staff, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years office clerical or customer service experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Compassion and empathy in client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file death certificates and related documents.
• Process permits, certificates, and veteran’s paperwork.
• Coordinate memorials, orders, and inventory for vaults and markers.
• Receive payments and contracts; process accounts payable.
• Greet families and respond to inquiries with empathy.
• Maintain contact with county clerk and medical staff as needed.
• Assist with obituaries and support payroll as needed.
• Back up receptionist and maintain daily schedules and reports.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Compassion & integrity

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 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

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School or equivalent

Experience

• 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, printers, and fax machines at a level consistent with experience
• MS Office Suite experience preferred
• 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

Postal Code: 71108

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Job Location: US-LA - Shreveport