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Pathway Millard Funeral Home
Office Administrative Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
$41,368 / year median in Missouri
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Purpose of Job:
The Office Assistant will assist in the day-to-day operations of theFuneral Home Qualifications:
- Work at all times to maintain the image of Pathway-Millard Family Funeral Chapel as a positive one in the public view
- Maintain a professional and personable appearance and presence.
- Able to work in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to manage distressing and stressful situations with sensitivity and care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrable empathy and exceptional customer service skills.
- Availability to work nights, weekend and holidays.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Have a valid Missouri driver's license.
- A Missouri notary or willing to get.
- Be able to lift 75 pounds.
- Must be highly organized with attention to detail.
Task and Responsibilities:
- Provide support to the funeral staff in preparation in printed materials, video production, etc.
- Maintain Accounts Receivable records, follow up on services due, and process payments when received.
- Follow up on death certificate status with doctors or medical examiners offices.
- Assist in preparing the chapel by cleaning, setting up lights and chairs and arranging flowers for viewings and services.
- Work with the funeral director with personalized items as requested by families to be used during visitation and/or funeral service.
- Assisting guest arriving for arrangements, visitations or funeral by greeting them.
- Ensuring adherence to the funeral wishes of the bereaved family.
- Clean, store and move necessary funeral equipment as needed to set up and clean up after visitations and /or funeral services.
- Answer the telephone in a polite and empathic manner.
- Other duties as assigned.