Field Operations Support Assistant (part-time)

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Provides administrative and clerical support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these facilities. Duties include greeting the public and providing general information on services offered in a polite manner with a goal to meet and exceed customer expectations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares death certificates, prayer cards and related documents

• Completes required permits and or certificates

• Prepares and processes Veteran’s Paperwork

• Prepares marker monument placement paperwork

• Ensures required documentation to support requested products and services are accurate and complies with state/federal regulations and company rules

• Prepares and distributes daily schedules, reports, and documents

• Receives and processes payments and contracts

• Coordinates the ordering of memorials and related products and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers

• Orders office supplies

• Oversees the processing of installation orders to grounds and maintenance departments

• Processes accounts payable transactions

• Assists with the preparation of obituaries

• Assists Location Management, Sales, Family Service Counselors and payroll as needed

• Acts as backup to Receptionist

• Greets family members and friends

• Communicates client family’s needs promptly and accurately to the appropriate staff member

• Conveys a sense of concern and empathy with client family members at all times

• Responds to customer inquiries via telephone, internet and in person

• Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with county clerk, medical examiner and physicians

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School or equivalent

Experience

• 1 - 2 years of experience in an office clerical or customer service capacity required

• Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, printers, and fax machines at a level consistent with experience

• MS Office Suite experience preferred

• Basic mathematics skills required

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented

• High level of compassion and integrity

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Postal Code: 35020

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Job Location: US-AL - Bessemer