Executive Assistant

CVS Health; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Other resources (based on eligibility)

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking an Executive Assistant to support two members of the Aetna business operations leadership team. You will manage complex calendars, arrange travel, prepare presentations, and handle confidential information with discretion in a fast-paced corporate environment.

The role requires 10+ years of admin experience, strong MS Office skills, and proven ability to coordinate meetings, events, onboarding, and special projects while maintaining impeccable attention to detail and

Qualifications

• 10+ years administrative experience supporting senior leadership.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience maintaining executive’s phone, calendar, work and travel schedules using Microsoft Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Proactively managing/coordinating daily schedule/calendar, contacts, travel arrangements, meetings (internal and external), conferences, and seminars.
• Arranges 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 (AV, room scheduling, telepresence events, etc.), set‑up, and follow‑up including preparing presentations/agendas/materials, documenting notes, and coordinating follow‑up items to completion, arranging for food/drink.
• Coordinate on‑boarding and off‑boarding of employees and consultants, including hardware installation request/repair, space planning, etc.
• Manage general office and administrative tasks, including ordering of miscellaneous supplies, renewing memberships and subscriptions, managing distribution lists, photocopying, faxing, deliveries, etc.
• Manage department files, including electronic document systems, intranet web sites, wikis, and web‑based project management tools.
• Edit presentations, agendas, spreadsheets, communications, databases, and reports.
• Prioritize and track deliverables, manage project timelines, deadlines and requests.
• Manage special projects as designated and assist other department members as necessary.
• Works appropriately with confidential information; always acts with discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Microsoft Office

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide executive administrative support to a high-level Executive. The Executive Assistant (EA), Business operations and Healthcare Affordability, will directly support two members of the Aetna business operations leadership team. Aetna is a large-scale national payor and the healthcare business unit within CVS Health, one of the largest health service companies in the United States. The Business operations team is responsible for supporting the strategy and execution for each of the lines of business within Aetna inclusive of customer service, provider network management and clinical engagement.

Responsibilities

• Proactively managing/coordinating daily schedule/calendar, contacts, travel arrangements, meetings (internal and external), conferences, and seminars.
• Arranges 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 (AV, room scheduling, telepresence events, etc.), set‑up, and follow‑up including preparing presentations/agendas/materials, documenting notes, and coordinating follow‑up items to completion, arranging for food/drink.
• Coordinate on‑boarding and off‑boarding of employees and consultants, including hardware installation request/repair, space planning, etc.
• Manage general office and administrative tasks, including ordering of miscellaneous supplies, renewing memberships and subscriptions, managing distribution lists, photocopying, faxing, deliveries, etc.
• Manage department files, including electronic document systems, intranet web sites, wikis, and web‑based project management tools.
• Edit presentations, agendas, spreadsheets, communications, databases, and reports.
• Prioritize and track deliverables, manage project timelines, deadlines and requests.
• Manage special projects as designated and assist other department members as necessary.
• Works appropriately with confidential information; always acts with discretion.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years administrative experience supporting senior leadership.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience maintaining executive’s phone, calendar, work and travel schedules using Microsoft Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, including professional phone manner and in‑person presence.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Experience taking detailed notes and extracting action items.
• Ability to understand priorities and adjust meetings and content appropriately.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $22.59 - $58.85. 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.

Benefits

Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources (based on eligibility)

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing of colleagues and their families. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

Application Window

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/31/2026

Eligibility and Compliance

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

Company Culture

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.