Health Net, Inc. (NYSE: HNT) is among the nation's largest publicly traded managed health care companies. Health Net's mission is to help people be healthy, secure and comfortable. The company's POS, HMO, insured PPO, behavioral health and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to more than 7 million individuals. For more information on Health Net, Inc., please visit the company's Web site at www.healthnet.com



JOB SUMMARY:

Provides administrative support for an assigned executive. Assignments include work of a confidential or complex nature and require a practical knowledge of the practices and procedures of the function and general company policies and programs. This position must report to someone at the Vice President level or higher.







ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Provides administrative and special project support to assigned executives. This includes creating presentations, charts, and spreadsheets; prioritizing/scheduling daily meetings; updating organization charts, maintaining files and performing various other duties.
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Manages special projects including gathering and analyzing data and communicates as necessary.
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Ensures the smooth function of the department through tasks such as purchasing office supplies, processing check requests and purchase requisitions and distributing inter-company communications.
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Works with the executive in preparing and monitoring the department budget including the forecasting of various expenditures.
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Responsible for all travel arrangements and meeting coordination, for executive and management staff.
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Prepares and processes expense reports.
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Arranges all necessary preparations and follow-up for meetings, including timely notifications, distribution of meeting materials and decisions/actions, and appropriate reminders.


Qualifications


REQUIREMENTS:



Education:

High School Diploma



Certification/License:



Experience:

Three to five years executive assistant experience



Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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Ability to work with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
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Ability to execute multiple tasks and projects at one time
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of management and associates



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Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.



Health Net, Inc. supports a drug-free work environment and requires pre-employment background and drug screening.