Funeral Services Assistant (Part Time 143543) - SCI Shared Resources, LLC

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Provides administrative and clerical support to a funeral home, cemetery, crematory or a combination of these facilities. Duties include greeting the public and providing general information on services offered in a polite manner with a goal to meet and exceed customer expectations. **JOB** **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Prepares death certificates, prayer cards and related documents + Completes required permits and or certificates + Prepares and processes Veteran’s Paperwork + Prepares marker monument placement paperwork + Ensures required documentation to support requested products and services are accurate and complies with state/federal regulations and company rules + Prepares and distributes daily schedules, reports, and documents + Receives and processes payments and contracts + Coordinates the ordering of memorials and related products and the control of storage inventory for vaults and markers + Orders office supplies + Oversees the processing of installation orders to grounds and maintenance departments + Processes accounts payable transactions + Assists with the preparation of obituaries + Assists Location Management, Sales, Family Service Counselors and payroll as needed + Acts as backup to Receptionist + Greets family members and friends + Communicates client family’s needs promptly and accurately to the appropriate staff member + Conveys a sense of concern and empathy with client family members at all times + Responds to customer inquiries via telephone, internet and in person + Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with county clerk, medical examiner and physicians **MINIMUM** **REQUIREMENTS** **Education** + High School or equivalent **Experience** + 1 - 2 years of experience in an office clerical or customer service capacity required + Experience working in a customer-focused and fast-paced professional environment required **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** + Working knowledge of office equipment including computers, calculators, copiers, printers, and fax machines at a level consistent with experience + MS Office Suite experience preferred + Basic mathematics skills required + Good verbal and written communication skills + Strong organizational skills and detail oriented + High level of compassion and integrity + Ability to maintain confidentiality **Compensation:** + Salary: $17.00 to 20.00/hr. **Benefits:** + Part-time associates working an average of 20 hours a week may be eligible for 401(k). Postal Code: 20722 Category (Portal Searching): Operations Job Location: US-MD - Brentwood Job Profile ID: F00226 Time Type: Part time Location Name: Fort Lincoln Funeral Home & Cemetery