Administrative Assistant Sr

MultiCare Health System; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Senior Administrative Assistant at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, WA provides high-level administrative support to an assigned department, handling schedules, travel, meetings, and budget tracking.

The role requires at least two years of college or secretarial training, a preference for AA or BA, and five years of experience in similar roles. Day shifts, full-time, with Day shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or successful completion of a vocational secretarial course.
• AA or BA degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of high level administrative assistant or secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex administrative support for an assigned department and handle highly sensitive information.
• Manage schedules, arrange travel, organize meetings, and prepare materials.
• Create spreadsheets and presentations; monitor budgetary data and respond to administrative requests.
• Interpret departmental and/or corporate policies and coordinate special projects.

Skills

Administrative experience

Scheduling

Communication

Education

AA or BA degree preferred

Two years of college or vocational secretarial course

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: _1.0 Shift: _Day Schedule: _Day shifts

Position Summary

The Senior Administrative Assistant ensures the efficient and smooth day-to-day operations of an assigned department by providing a variety of complex administrative support functions involving highly sensitive and privileged information. A broad range of responsibilities generally include maintaining work schedules; arranging for conference attendance and travel needs; organizing meetings; composing and or editing memos; preparing meeting materials; tracking and reporting on financial and operational metrics; creating spreadsheets and presentations; monitoring budgetary data; handling administrative requests and queries; interpreting departmental and/or corporate policies and procedures and coordinating special projects.

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of college or successful completion of a vocational secretarial course
• AA or BA degree preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of high level administrative assistant or secretarial experience

About Deaconess Hospital

Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.

About the Spokane Community

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $22.34 - $32.14 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

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