Support Associate
Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group · Algona, IA · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
Essential Functions
- Handles all tasks in regards to picking up, sorting, and delivering mail.
- Supports the insurance operations through processing of incoming documentation.
- Duplicates, collates, assembles, mails, and distributes materials as instructed.
- Operates equipment to complete daily print of policies and prepare for mailing.
- Understands computer operations and is capable of navigating multiple applications simultaneously and accurately.
- Acts as the backup to the front desk in assisting visitors and answering telephone calls, taking messages, or referring the caller to the appropriate staff.
- Maintains customer files in storage.
- Represents the Company by providing superior internal and external customer service.
- Effectively manages and prioritizes assigned projects and deadlines.
- Manages multiple tasks at once.
- Ensures data quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Works with suppliers on ordering products for the operations of the mailroom.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, and distributing mail.
- Ability to operate equipment necessary to print, assemble, and mail documents, including troubleshooting routine issues.
- Knowledge of telephone etiquette.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Obtain and utilize sensitive information discreetly and objectively.
- Maintain records, prepare reports and conduct correspondence related to the work.
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
- Displays strong interpersonal skills.
- Presents oneself in a positive, professional manner.
- Uses initiative and applies innovative thinking.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships in a team environment through written and oral communication.
- Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of Company and department goals and objectives.
- Collections, interprets, and inputs data efficiently and accurately.
- Determines when and how to escalate concerns to the appropriate level of management.
- Utilizes computer and related software effectively.
Qualifications
- Experience and Education:
- Support Associate: High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of related experience; or Associate’s Degree.
Special Requirements, Licenses and Certificates
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license for mail delivery/pickup from the post office.
Physical Requirements
- Vision sufficient with correction to read small print in communications, policies and on the computer screen.
- Hearing or other means sufficient to understand conversations in person and over the telephone.
- Speech sufficient to make oneself heard in person and over the telephone.
- Mobility sufficient to move around in an office setting.
- Dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment.
- Strength sufficient to lift and carry routine office equipment weighing up to 30lbs.
- Endurance sufficient to maintain productivity throughout entire shift.
Benefits
- In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary bonus and access to our benefits package, including:
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life coverage.
- 401(k) with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off.
- 8 Paid Holidays.
- Volunteer Time Off.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Hybrid/Remote Work Options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement.