Executive Assistant

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Join Optum Health, a global organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative care and technology. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and career development, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture.

We are seeking a highly qualified Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Optum Health. This role involves a wide range of administrative and executive support duties, requiring flexibility, confidentiality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Executive Support: Prioritize and manage action items, follow-ups, and tasks for the CEO with minimal supervision
• Calendar Management: Strategically manage and coordinate complex schedules, meetings, events, and travel arrangements
• Communication: Exhibit superior customer service skills in all interactions, both internal and external
• Event Planning: Organize and manage external events, site visits, and business development activities
• Project Management: Handle special projects and department-specific assignments, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with department leads to enhance organizational processes

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on health equity and outcomes

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:

• 5+ years of administrative experience in support of senior executives in a highly matrixed organization
• Experience supporting C-suite executives
• Experience supporting multiple executives within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience arranging Microsoft Teams virtual meetings
• Experience coordinating large meetings for senior leadership
• Advanced proficiency within Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously with extreme attention to detail
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication and grammatical skills
• Proven to have a polished demeanor and be comfortable working with people at all levels
• Proven executive presence and high degree of professionalism
• Proven to be available and flexible to work weeknights and weekends, as needed
• Proven comfortable working in ever changing, high demand environment
• Ability to work in El Segundo, CA office

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years administrative support experience, 6+ of which have included support of senior executives
• SharePoint experience

The hourly range for this role is $23.70 to $46.35 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.