Executive Assistant

Optum
401(k)
United States, California, El Segundo
Apr 24, 2025
Executive Assistant - Optum Health Location: El Segundo, CA About Us: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. Role Overview: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. Key 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 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 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 executive presence and high degree of professionalism and comfortable working with people at all levels Proven to be available and flexible to work weeknights and weekends, as needed Ability to work in El Segundo, CA office Join Us: Be a part of a team that is making a difference in the health and well-being of millions. Apply today to start your journey with Optum Health. 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. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.