Senior Administrative Assistant

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here’s your opportunity. We’re going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We’re seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Administrative Assistant to support our team with a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks. The ideal candidate will be proactive, efficient, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing executive calendars and travel, coordinating meetings and events, preparing communications and reports, maintaining filing systems, and supporting cross-functional teams with administrative needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain executive calendars, including scheduling appointments and coordinating travel arrangements
• Arrange travel logistics for meeting attendees as needed
• Coordinate meetings and offsite events, including venue setup and meal ordering
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events
• Maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and other communications
• Order office supplies and manage inventory
• Assist with data entry, record keeping, and database management
• Support other departments as needed with administrative tasks

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational and time-management abilities
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with office management software (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint, or Google Workspace)
• Familiarity with basic bookkeeping and project management tools
• Bilingual or multilingual skills 

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $35.72 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.