Strategic Administrative Assistant — Health & Wellness Ops

Bcbsms; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Work-life balance

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking an Administrative Assistant to act as the central administrative hub in a fast-paced environment. You will manage communications, coordinate calendars, assist with budgets, and help implement improved document workflows to support better health outcomes in Mississippi.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and Advanced Microsoft Office skills, plus strong written and verbal communication and the ability to work autonomously across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Visio).
• Proficiency navigating Outlook, scheduling meetings, and using video call software.
• Top-tier communication skills with professional interaction with coworkers, managers and customers.
• Clearly writing professional memos, emails, documents and reports without errors.
• Exceptional critical thinking with ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary gatekeeper, managing communications and guiding customers.
• Evaluate administrative workflows and design smarter processes for document control and routing.
• Synthesize data into concise memos, presentations and reports.
• Streamline communication workflows and anticipate roadblocks to ensure effective communications.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate team calendars, and handle travel arrangements.
• Answer phone calls professionally and resolve inquiries promptly.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and maintenance including reviewing expense reports and creating purchase orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking an Administrative Assistant to act as the central administrative hub in a fast-paced environment. You will manage communications, coordinate calendars, assist with budgets, and help implement improved document workflows to support better health outcomes in Mississippi.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and Advanced Microsoft Office skills, plus strong written and verbal communication and the ability to work autonomously across teams.