Rewarding Opportunity for Recent College Graduate

Position: Administrative Assistant to Senior Leadership Team

 

WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG) a Fortune 1000 company, is the nation?s leading provider of government health insurance products dedicated to government-sponsored health plans such as Medicare, Medicaid, State Children?s Health Insurance Programs, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and others. Founded in 1985, our team of 2,500 associates and over 20,000 physician partners serve over 2 million members across the U. S. Our company headquarters are based in Tampa, FL. For more information about WellCare, please visit the Company?s website at www.wellcare.com.

 

The WellCare Mission is to enhance our members? health and quality of life; partner with our providers and governments to provide quality, cost effective healthcare solutions; and create a rewarding and enriching environment for our associates.

 

This position is an 18-month assignment for a recent college graduate, who is highly motivated and self directed and who wishes to become part of a dynamic organization. The position offers the opportunity to work with some of the best and most highly skilled Senior Executives in the health care insurance industry.  It offers advancement opportunity within the organization upon completion of the assignment.

 

Job Summary

Position requires providing first class customer service, while maintaining the utmost professionalism.  Position is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks requiring initiative, independent judgment and working knowledge of the organization and programs.  Work entails dealing with political, confidential and sensitive issues requiring a high degree of discretion and tact.

 

Job Requirements ? Education and ExperienceBachelors degree is required Excellent verbal and written communications skills a must Oral communication skills sufficient to answer clearly a variety of questions from people both within and outside of the organization Initiative and a strong customer service focus Strong organizational skills Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks with good judgment Unwavering attention and adherence to the company's values and principles Attention to detail Strong calendar skills Knowledge of email systems such as MS Outlook sufficient to communicate with both internal and external contacts Knowledge of MS Word and Excel sufficient to create simple documents such as memos and reports  Proficiency in MS PowerPoint Availability must be flexible; must be able to work overtime as required Must posses a valid driver?s license and reliable form of transportation; position will require running errands Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities Ability to remain calm under pressure Must posses an optimistic, can-do attitude even during long hours of work or while performing menial tasks

 

Essential FunctionsReceives incoming calls in a timely and professional manner and directs to the appropriate person.  Performs follow-up when appropriate Greets and assists internal and external customers/visitors/candidates; provides prompt courteous service Receives visitors, determines the nature of their business and directs them to the appropriate destination or person  Answers inquiries for the general public  Type or word process correspondence and memos Prepares routine reports in MS Word and Excel Sort mail Set up and maintain files including confidential data Schedule appointments Make travel arrangements Order and maintain office/culinary supplies Operate general office equipment and miscellaneous electronic devices Performs additional duties as requested Runs errands for Senior Leadership Team Assists Senior Leadership with personal tasks    Acts as back-up for Executive Assistant(s)

 

Email your application/resume to Megan.Oswald@wellcare.com ; please title the subject: ?Administrative Assistant?

Please include:An updated resume A personal statement (paragraph) of why you should be considered for the position. Phone numbers of professional or personal references and/or letter(s) of recommendation(s) Salary requirements and date of availability



 

Only complete applications will be considered

 

Be ready to come in immediately for an interview.  Please only apply because you like what you are reading, you are enthusiastic about the opportunity, but most importantly that you really are the person we are describing.