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Humana

Humana

Medicare Advantage health insurer for seniors

Administrative Assistant

Full-Time
$53.1k - $72.5k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Nashville, TN, USA
In Person

Located in the Nashville area and able to work in-office regularly from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience supporting senior leaders in a large, complex organization, or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience managing complex calendars, travel, executive meetings, and administrative priorities.
  • Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
  • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
  • Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Located in the Nashville area and able to work in-office regularly from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Responsibilities
  • Manage complex calendars across senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Plan executive travel and coordinate meeting logistics and events.
  • Support leadership team meetings, offsites, town halls, and organizational events.
  • Prepare executive presentations, communications, and meeting materials.
  • Manage expenses and administrative processes.
  • Provide day-to-day support for a technology organization leading modernization, artificial intelligence, clinical, provider, and operational transformation initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Vice President, Senior Vice President, or executive-level leaders.
  • Experience in technology, healthcare, insurance, or large corporate environments.
  • Experience preparing executive presentations and communications.
  • Experience coordinating leadership meetings, offsites, and large events.

About the company

Humana focuses on health and well-being by offering Medicare Advantage plans (HMO, PPO, and PFFS) mainly for seniors, military personnel, and communities. Its products are health insurance plans funded through a mix of government contracts and member premiums, enrolling members to provide comprehensive coverage with flexible benefits and a broad provider network. Members receive care through a network of providers, with additional services such as free language interpretation to improve accessibility. Humana differentiates itself through its emphasis on inclusivity, accessibility, and tailored benefits, aiming to deliver reliable service and high renewal rates. The goal is to improve health outcomes and overall well-being for members by delivering coverage that meets diverse needs and making care accessible to all.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Louisville, Kentucky

Founded

1961

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Second-quarter 2026 revenue hit $40.87 billion, beating estimates despite Medicare Advantage pressure.
  • Humana expects to recapture about 40% of 2027 plan-exit members into other offerings.
  • 2027 TrumpRx PBM price transparency integration strengthens Humana’s pharmacy-shopping tools and consumer positioning.

What critics are saying

  • CMS star-rating cuts crushed 2026 bonuses; Humana’s minimum GAAP EPS outlook fell to $6.52.
  • Humana is exiting 600,000 Medicare Advantage members for 2027, signaling shrinking competitive position.
  • A second straight legal defeat versus CMS would lock in lower ratings and permanently impair margins.

What makes Humana unique

  • Humana dominates Medicare Advantage, serving 7.2 million members with deep senior-specific plan design.
  • CenterWell integrates primary care, pharmacy, and home health into Humana’s member-retention flywheel.
  • August 31, 2026 CMO Shantanu Nundy embeds AI and clinical leadership into product strategy.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
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