Administrative Assistant - McAllen, TX

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: January 13, 2020

Job Description:

This role provides a wide variety of advanced administrative support to one or more departments and / or Directors. It will assist in the adherence to departmental budgets, prepare documents for personnel changes and produce various operating reports for the department served. This role serves as the administrative liaison for all internal and external inquiries related to the assigned department.Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs general clerical duties to include but not limited to photocopying, faxing, mail distribution and filing
• Coordinates and maintains records for staff office space, phones, company credit cards and office keys
• Creates and modifies various documents using Microsoft Office
• Maintains Outlook calendar(s) in current and accurate status
• Coordinates meetings and conference calls as needed or anticipated
• Coordinates high level travel arrangements
• Answer phones promptly and uses good judgment to prioritize the distribution of messages in a timely manner
• Prepares meeting materials and assists with the development of PowerPoint presentations
• Responsible for keeping inventory of all office supplies and placing orders for replenishment as needed
• Records minutes at various meetings and archives them accordingly
• Ability to work independently and act as a resource for others
• May coordinate activities for others
• Ability to act as technical resource for others as needed / Tech savvy
• Work with a team to solve complex problems
• Performs all other related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 3+ years of administrative support experience
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • 20% Travel - Local / Day TravelPreferred Qualifications:
    • Some college coursework or business vocational school education
    • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are required
    • Ability to multi-task in a fast - paced and deadline driven environment
    • Ability to maintain professionalism and a positive service attitude at all timesCareers with WellMed. Our focus is simple. We're innovators in preventative health care, striving to change the face of health care for seniors. We're impacting 90,000+ lives, primarily Medicare eligible seniors in Texas and Florida, through primary and multi-specialty clinics, and contracted medical management services. We've joined Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, and our mission is to help the sick become well and to help patients understand and control their health in a lifelong effort at wellness. Our providers and staff are selected for their dedication and focus on preventative, proactive care. For you, that means one incredible team and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)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.Job Keywords: Administrative Assistant, McAllen, TX, Texas

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