Temporary Claims Assistant

Shelter Insurance Co.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelter Insurance Co. in Columbia, MO is seeking a Temporary Claims Assistant to support the Claims unit with general administrative duties, data collection, and claims processing. This role involves handling bills, rosters, emergency contacts, and communications with Medicare, lenders, and providers.

It is a temporary, 25-40 hour per week position up to 6 months from hire. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong office skills, proficiency with computer systems, excellent communication, and

Qualifications

• Superior administrative office skills including oral and written communications.
• Knowledge and usage of all computer systems.
• Above average interpersonal and investigative skills.
• Accountability for duties to policy and procedures.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties for Claims personnel: keyboarding, filing, record keeping, reports, inventory of supplies.
• Handle telephone duties and data collection on claims from Medicare, lenders, providers, and reports.
• Pay bills, update rosters and emergency contacts, and assign claims.
• Make payments on claims as requested by adjusters or management.

Skills

Administrative skills

Oral & written communication

Telephone etiquette

Computer systems proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Tools

Office software

Job description

Temporary Claims Assistant### Temporary Claims AssistantApply: Columbia, MO - Corporate Office: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 21, 2026 (11 days left to apply): R0009320**A company built to serve you. It's your career, Shelter it!** **Temporary Claims Assistant****$17.06 minimum starting pay****Job Level: Individual Contributor** Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands. Please remember that this is the minimum starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. **What You Will Be Doing:** Perform general administrative duties for Claims personnel such as keyboarding, filing, record keeping, preparing reports, ordering and inventory of supplies and handling telephone duties. Perform any other related duties necessary to ensure the Unit is functioning efficiently. Also pay bills, update all rosters and emergency contacts, and assign claims. Make payments on claims at the adjuster or management request. Make phone calls to collect data on claims from Medicare, loss payees, mortgagees, medical providers and requests for police or fire reports. ***This is a temporary position, 25-40 hours per week. Needed up to 6 months from hire.*** **What We're Looking For:** * Superior administrative office skills: including oral and written communications skills, and proper telephone etiquette.* Must demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and usage of all computer systems.* Above average interpersonal and investigative skills.* Accountability for performing assigned duties accurately and efficiently and in accordance with established company policies and departmental procedures.* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and documents appropriately.* Ability to accept supervision, follow instructions, and work harmoniously with co-workers and management.* Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. #IND1#If interested, please apply by:11/20/2026