Administrative Assistant (Meritain Health)

CVS Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 29,067 - 67,612; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with company matching

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A large national healthcare provider seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant to support senior leadership. The role involves managing schedules, coordinating travel, and handling communications. Candidates should have 3-5 years of administrative experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay ranging from $21.10 to $49.08, along with comprehensive employee benefits. Join a passionate team dedicated to simplifying healthcare for communities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of administrative experience supporting senior leadership.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating executive phone coverage, calendars, and travel itineraries.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily schedules, contacts, travel arrangements, and meetings.
• Coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding of employees and consultants.
• Prepare materials for meetings and maintain communication.
• Process reimbursements and expense reports according to policy.
• Take notes in meetings and follow up on action items.

Skills

Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Note-taking

Judgment in prioritizing tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Requisition Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to provide administrative support to high-level senior leaders.

Administrative Assistant (AA)

The Administrative Assistant will directly support three members of the Meritain Health sales leadership team. Meritain Health is a subsidiary of Aetna, a large-scale national payor and the healthcare business unit within CVS Health, one of the largest health service companies in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage/coordinate daily schedule/calendar, contacts, travel arrangements, and meetings (internal and external).
• Coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding of employees and consultants, including hardware installation request/repair, space planning, etc.
• Arrange and schedule numerous meetings; maintain and update calendar; determine importance of meeting requests and schedule accordingly; demonstrate flexibility, serve as first-line of defense with the high volume of communications of phone and email.
• Arrange travel and all accommodations, including comprehensive and detailed itineraries.
• Process reimbursement and expense reports in accordance with established policy guidelines; track expenses and follow-up in timely manner.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication; demonstrate leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff.
• Responsible for excellence in complex meeting/event preparation (room scheduling, telepresence events, etc.), including preparing presentations/agendas/materials, documenting notes, coordinating follow-up items to completion, and arranging for food/drink.
• Manage general administrative tasks, including ordering of miscellaneous supplies, renewing memberships and subscriptions, managing distribution lists, etc.
• Edit presentations, agendas, spreadsheets, and communications.
• Prioritize and track deliverables, manage project timelines, deadlines and requests.
• Participate in meetings, take notes and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders, including weekly email updates. Responsible for drafting and editing correspondence.
• Participate in special projects as designated and assist other department members as necessary.
• Works appropriately with confidential information; always acts with discretion.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of administrative experience supporting senior leadership.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating executive phone coverage, calendars, and detailed work and travel itineraries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to successfully toggle multiple projects and tasks, organizing and managing time appropriately.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally in both telephone and face-to-face interactions.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Demonstrated experience taking thorough notes and translating discussions into actionable next steps.
• Strong judgment in understanding priorities and modifying meeting schedules and content as needed.
• Proven ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively with others.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4+ years of relevant experience + high school diploma or GED).

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $21.10 - $49.08

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Great Benefits For Great People

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 04/09/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.