Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
In your role as an Administrative Assistant, you will work with an executive team to provide administrative support, coordinate schedules and meetings, arrange travel, assist with deliverables and provide BSL (Business Segment Liaison) support. This position provides support to the SVP Quality Performance and their leadership team. Candidates will need to work standard business hours in Central Time Zone.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Proactively manage executive-level calendar, travel and expense management
Make large meeting arrangements, including schedules and setting up resources and technology requirements (e.g., conference rooms, agendas, catering, Teams/telepresence, meeting materials, etc.)
Ensure there are fallback plans as part of coordinating critical meetings; pivot quickly as situational changes may warrant
Interact with individuals at all levels of the organization, including supporting indirect team
Perform BSL support tasks including onboarding new employees, process invoices and supporting documentation and purchase supplies for the team
Prepare, compile and/or integrate information needed to complete reports, presentations, and documents for each audience
Review documents to ensure accuracy and quality, and revise as needed
Answer incoming calls/emails and facilitate handling of requests for information
Independently perform varied administrative duties related to functional areas * Build knowledge base to be able to share answers and make appropriate connections in order to respond to incoming requests effectively
Perform in accordance with all organizational policies and procedures, including maintaining and/or communicating sensitive and/or confidential information appropriately
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in an administrative role supporting senior executives (Director level or above) in a fast-paced and highly matrixed work environment
Microsoft Outlook experience in managing others’ complex calendars across multiple time zones, scheduling meetings, and organizing/managing emails
Microsoft Teams experience including virtual meetings scheduling and troubleshooting, document and information sharing
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Experience making travel arrangements
Ability to work standard business hours in Central Time Zone.
Ability to travel <10% for occasional events, meetings, etc.
Ability to be accessible outside of business hours
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a matrix/team environment supporting but not directly reporting to assigned leader(s)
Experience maintaining organizational charts, distribution lists and/or file management
Experience using Smartsheet
Experience with onboarding new employees and coordinating hardware and software requisitions
Proven health care industry knowledge
Experience with Adobe Acrobat for document editing and management
Experience with Ariba and Concur
Competencies:
Friendly, approachable, patient, and professional
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to change directions quickly, be adaptable, flexible and follow through
Desire to work in a team environment and collaborative with ability to work autonomously
High level of organization, attention to detail
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $41,600 to $74,300 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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