Administrative Assistant/Benefits Specialist

Are you a compassionate administrative professional looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals during their healthcare journey? If so, join Care Initiatives as an Administrative Assistant/Benefit Specialist, where you will provide comprehensive care that truly matters. With over forty (40) skilled nursing communities, eight (8) hospice offices (and growing!), plus our own internal staffing agency, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

This is a dual role working as an Administrative Assistant at the front desk of our corporate Home Office and as a Benefit Specialist on our Human Resources team. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills and demonstrate your compassion, positively influencing the lives of our residents and team members. This position will require in-person presence at the Care Initiatives corporate Home Office located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

What you'd do as an Administrative Assistant/Benefit Specialist at Care Initiatives:

• Manages front desk responsibilities, such as answering the phone, email, and mail, ordering office supplies, managing the conference rooms and issuing name badges and access cards.
• Maintains the intranet, directories, organizational chart and other documents.
• Responsible for assisting the Director of Human Resources with managing the HR responsibilities for the home office team members.
• Responsible for assisting the Director of Compensation and Benefits with the day-to-day management of benefits for all team members.
• Assists with monitoring access, answering questions, following up on issues, auditing, etc., on HR programs.
• Perform general office duties for the leadership team.

What it takes to become an Administrative Assistant/Benefit Specialist with Care Initiatives:

• Associate degree in office administration, human resources or related field preferred.
• 3 - 5+ years of executive-level administrative, office management or human resources experience.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, Visio, Outlook, Adobe and Webex.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems effectively and efficiently.

Why do administrative professionals choose Care Initiatives? Here are just a few reasons:

• Competitive compensation: Our Administrative Professionals earn an extremely competitive wage.
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees can choose from our affordable and robust benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off and more.
• Referral bonus: Earn extra cash by referring your friends to join our team.
• Dayforce wallet: Access your pay as you earn it, eliminating the wait for your paycheck.
• Work-life balance: Work in healthcare with a regular Monday to Friday schedule!

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.