Temporary Office Assistant

Summary: Our healthcare-related client in Columbia is looking to bring on a temporary admin support specialist to assist with insurance correspondence and claims-related document processing.

This is a short-term temp position (Approx. 60-90 days) looking to start next week on-site in Columbia. The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of insurance and work well independently in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, print, scan, fax, and mail insurance-related documents and patient correspondence.
• Verify recipient information and document accuracy before transmission.
• Monitor fax queues and resend failed transmissions as needed.
• Maintain records of outgoing mail and fax confirmations.
• Handle confidential healthcare information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Process returned mail and resolve delivery issues.
• Support the insurance team with backlog reduction and claims-related documentation.
• Manage office supply inventory and assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in healthcare administration, insurance support, medical records, or a similar administrative role preferred.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and handling sensitive patient information.
• Comfortable using Adobe PDF, Microsoft Office 365, scanners, printers, and fax machines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to succeed in repetitive, process-driven work.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• General insurance knowledge preferred.

Schedule

• Onsite in Columbia, SC
• Monday Friday, 8am to 5pm

Compensation

• $18 per hour
• Short-term contract assignment (approximately 60-90 days)
• Potential for extension based on business needs
• Must pass a background check before employment begins.