Sr Administrative Assistant, E&I (Chicago, IL) - Full-time / Part-time

If you want to achieve more in your mission of health care, you have to be really smart about the business of health care. Challenge yourself, your peers and our industry by shaping what health care looks like and doing your life's best work.(sm)

This is a fast-paced, highly visible role for only the most polished Administrative Assistant. This role requires a high level of professionalism in person and on the phone. The Administrative Assistant will provide support to approximately 20 individuals in the Small Business Sales and Account Management team.

Primary Responsibilities:
Ability to handle highly confidential information discretely.
Interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Answer incoming calls and facilitate handling of requests for information.
Evaluate calls in terms of importance and use independent judgment to take action.
Prepare presentations, letters, memos, contracts, reports, and charts using MS Office.
Coordinate travel and prepare expense reports.
Monitor email, eliminate spam and identify urgent requests.
Make meeting arrangements and coordinate changes in meeting schedules.
Greet visiting clients, guests and employees.
Prepare outgoing mail, including overnight express.
Independently perform varied administrative duties related to functional area.
Maintain filing systems.
Work effectively as an integral member of a team.
Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail.
Support Business Segment Liaison (BSL) functions, i.e., assist with onboarding new employees, computers, phones, etc. 
Ability to create excel spreadsheets to manage key department data.
Database management and ability to create an access database.

Core Competencies:
Sense of urgency
Attention to detail
Pro-active and able to work independently
Must be able to multi-task with frequent interruptions
Professional communication and demeanor
Able to work within a fast paced environment

High school education or GED
Intermediate proficiency in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
2+ years in Administrative role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Intermediate proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel and Access Database

Preferred:
3+ experience supporting multiple senior leadership

Undergraduate degree

Health care experience 
Experience working in a matrix environment

Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.SM

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.