Administrative Assistant

Job Title:

Administrative Assistant

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Okemos, MI

Location Specifics:

In-Office

Job Summary:

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Typical Assignments:

• Uses a personal computer to compose, format, type and/or print letters, memos, reports, manuals, charts, forms and other business correspondence

• Establishes and maintains a filing system and/or records retention systems

• Schedules, sets up and confirms various appointments and meetings, makes reservations, arranges and coordinates catering, equipment installation requests and necessary materials, and may take meeting notes

• Greets visitors and answers the telephones, screens calls, sets up conference calls and records messages, using proper etiquette

• Opens and distributes mail and handles incoming/outgoing correspondence

• Operates office equipment, which may include a personal computer, copier, scanner, calculator, fax machine, camera, etc.

• Maintains related departmental records and files

• Completes and submits requests for supplies and equipment

• Generates daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reports from various resources and may be required to generate graphs

• May be required to utilize the claims processing system

• Creates request for voucher and other departmental administrative forms where appropriate

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Minimum Requirements:

Bidding Requirements:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of work experience in an office environment
• Successful completion of a typing test administered by Human Resources within the past 12 months, with a typing speed of 50 correct words per minute (minimum of 90% accuracy) (test waived if candidate currently holds a position that requires at least 50 correct words per minute)
• Knowledge of personal computing and software applications through experience, coursework, or successful completion (80% accuracy) of applicable tests administered by Human Resources including: Intermediate word processing, Basic spreadsheet applications
• Possess and maintain a valid (State of Michigan) driver’s license (Culture, Communications, and Community Affairs and Accounting/Finance depts.)

The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.