Executive Assistant - J274032

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced executive assistant to support Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents. The role emphasizes professional discretion, multi-tasking, and proactive calendar and meeting management.

The successful candidate will coordinate travel, prepare documents and presentations, and serve as a liaison across departments in a fast-paced environment in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a secretarial, administrative or executive assistant role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization both in person and virtually.
• Provide secretarial support to assigned Executives (Vice President and above).
• Maintain executive calendars, schedule meetings, reserve rooms, arrange travel and prepare expense reports.
• Prepare and proofread correspondence, schedules, reports, and presentation materials using Microsoft Office.
• Manage correspondence and information flow through mail services or online channels.

Skills

Communication skills

Calendar management

Typing & proofreading

Discretion & integrity

Technical aptitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Company : Highmark Health

Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This job is part of an executive administrative team. This job provides administrative support to more than one Vice President and/or Senior Vice President. Incumbents will rely on experience and judgment to complete responsibilities, plan, accomplish goals and meet deadlines, and is required to be a consummate professional with a demonstrated record of enabling executives to carry out their duties with high effectiveness and efficiency. This job will have latitude in work project and requires a highly self-motivated with strong work ethic, diplomacy, political awareness, multi-tasking capabilities and the ability to execute their work by prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate effectively both in person and virtually to all levels in the organization.
• Display effective communication skills while interacting and responding, both written and verbally, with internal and external entities on behalf of assigned management.
• Maintain a communication flow by receiving and distributing correspondence via mail services or on-line communication networks.
• Provide secretarial services support to assigned Executives (Vice President and above).
• (a) maintaining calendars for the Executive including scheduling meetings, making conference room reservations, meeting arrangements, and arranging audio/visual equipment as needed.
• (b) performing typing, word processing, transcribing and proofreading activities concerning correspondence, memoranda, schedules, reports, presentation materials and statistical information;
• (c) using Microsoft products to create and revise files including but not limited to spreadsheets and executive presentations;
• (d) attending selected meetings in a non-participatory manner to take appropriate notes and conserve time while assuring familiarity with meeting developments;
• (e) Scheduling travel and managing the executive’s itinerary, and processing expenses for reimbursement;
• (f) compiling various information and performing minor calculations as required for departmental reports;
• (g) Maintain a communication flow by receiving and distributing correspondence via mail services or on-line communication networks;
• (h) Scheduling reservations, meeting arrangements, conference rooms and audio/visual equipment as needed;
• (i) Receiving visitors and telephone calls in a courteous and efficient manner and direct inquires to the appropriate staff based on an overall knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and/or
• (j) Maintaining hardcopy and on-line correspondence and administrative files.
• Serves as the point of contact for department organization by working with the Executive to schedule and organize team events, coordinate new employee onboarding, and ensure the team has access to necessary supplies.
• Works with IT for technology and system requests as needed.
• Works closely and effectively with the executive to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities; following up appropriately.
• Review and prioritize information and inquiries received for the consideration of the Executives, make high-level contacts from both inside and outside the Organization, and address and answer inquiries and solicitations paying constant attention to formal clearance, procedural controls, and organizational sensitivity.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required High School / GED Substitutions None Preferred Associate's Degree OR Bachelor's Degree

EXPERIENCE

Required 5 years in a secretarial, administrative or executive assistant role To Include 3 years with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Preferred None

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required None Preferred None

SKILLS

• Excellent typing, word processing and/or typing and proofreading skills as well as a working knowledge of PC word processing, spreadsheet and graphic applications
• Organizational Skills
• Possess the utmost of integrity in the discreet handling of confidential information
• Knowledge of corporate programs, policies, procedures and protocols Effective verbal and written communication skills Language (Other than English): None

Travel Requirement: 0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Rarely Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Rarely Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required Yes Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Rarely Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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