Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
RH
Robert Half
Administrative Assistant
Career Insights for Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on New York data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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.
$46,668 / year median in New York
-5% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support insurance-related operations in New York. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable managing office tasks while handling information with accuracy and care. The role involves reviewing claim and policy materials, preparing clear documentation, and providing dependable administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Review workers' compensation claim files and policy records to gather relevant background details that support investigative and administrative processes.
- Prepare written summaries, reports, and documentation related to claim reviews, settlements, denials, and assessments of involved parties.
- Enter, update, and maintain information in office systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Answer inbound calls, respond to routine inquiries, and direct communications to the appropriate contacts in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Perform front-office and general administrative duties such as organizing records, managing correspondence, and supporting daily office workflow.
- Use Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, to create documents, track information, and assist with reporting needs.
- Coordinate assigned tasks independently while keeping work organized and meeting expected deadlines with limited supervision.