Sales Assistant I - Temporary
$38,251–$42,806 year
HybridPortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Support the Account Manager with daily administrative access for Agents, Group Administrators, and sales staff via phone, email, and in-person meetings. Prepare accompanying materials, audit renewal letters, and pull Business Objects reports as assigned. Respond to high-volume client inquiries and act as a liaison between callers and internal departments like Membership Accounting and Underwriting. Submit Group Applications within three business days and provide training support for new hires. Work in a hybrid environment exceeding 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and occasional weekends, to meet business needs.
Required Qualifications
- At least 6 months office experience preferably in health insurance and/or employee benefits/administration field and/or sales and account management practice
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Knowledge of health insurance business as it relates to contracts, state, and federal law
- Understanding of systems regarding enrollment and eligibility, processing of claims, billing, customer service, and related information
- Ability to learn underwriting policies and procedures for assistance with small and large groups
- Ability to work well under pressure with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to come in to work on time and daily
- Overtime is evaluated and set during peak times
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Presents a positive and professional image in the community
- Maintains confidentiality and projects a professional business image
- Maintains a valid driver's license
- Ability to handle a pushcart/hand truck
- Ability to lift boxes up to 40 lbs
- Ability to be a self-motivator and work independently with little or no supervision
- Must be able to travel
- Must be able to work with challenging clients
- Work in excess of 37.5 hours per week
- Must be available for evenings
- Must be available for occasional weekends
Desired Qualifications
- health insurance and/or employee benefits/administration field
- sales and account management practice
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