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** Executive Assistant to the CEO ** (oakland downtown)


Date: 2009-11-09, 12:05PM PST
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Are you an experienced, customer-service driven Executive Assistant who is passionate about your career? Are you interested in a challenging EA role in the healthcare industry? Do you thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment where you support the top executives of the organization, playing a vital role in our success? If so, Arcadian wants to hear from YOU.


Arcadian was founded in 1996 and has been enjoying rapid growth ever since. We began by providing management services for 4 rural hospitals, and have grown substantially over the years to where we now operate in multiple states across the country. We have 2 divisions within Arcadian; the Management Services Organization (MSO) and the Arcadian Health Plan (AHP). We provide both management services, but also healthcare options in rural markets. What started as a small health care management firm over 13 years ago has grown to an expansive, competitive health plan with nearly 450 employees and serving over 44,000 members across the country. We are a community based organization, driven by hard work, superior member and client service, and dedication to the continued growth and stability of our organization. We've nearly doubled in size over the past 5 years, are continuing to grow and expand with substantial growth expected in 2010.


The ideal candidate will be an experienced, polished professional who is genuinely passionate about the work of an Executive Assistant and who understands the importance of their role in the organization. They will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks and will be able to work independently with little or no supervision. This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people and programs. The ability to interact with staff (at all levels) and clients in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important. The Executive Assistant will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer.


** We are now in our brand new location in the beautiful City Center! **


Must Have:
• 5+ years experience in an Executive Assistant role, utilizing strong professionalism and an energetic positive attitude
• Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive meetings
• Experienced in customer/client relations and building strong, effective working relationships
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, to assist executives with the creation of presentations and meeting materials
• Experience scheduling travel arrangements for executives
• Ability to work with tight deadlines under pressure


Strongly Prefer:
• Support experience in a professional services, prior Healthcare experience a plus
• Experience successfully creating and/or modifying processes
• Bachelor’s degree


The Executive Assistant will:
• Be responsible for heavy calendar management, requiring interaction with both internal and external executives and assistants, as well as consultants, to coordinate a variety of complex executive meetings
• Answer phones and direct all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently
• Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing electronic communications on behalf of the executives
• Assist executives with preparation of presentation materials
• Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents; prepare background documents and outgoing mail as necessary
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Arrange travel schedule and reservations for executives as needed


Benefits:
Arcadian offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental and vision with both HMO and PPO options.
We offer a rich 401k package upon eligibility including company match up a designated percentage.
We offer a Flexible Spending Account to assist employees with prescription and co-payment costs.
We also offer Life Insurance options.

** Only resumes submitted with salary history, and/or requirements will be considered! **







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