Administrative Assistant Sr. - Mary Bridge Business Operations

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, WA seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of a department. The role handles complex administrative tasks, schedules, travel needs, and meeting support while monitoring budgets and metrics.

The position requires several years of administrative experience, preferably in health care, with a college or secretarial background. A BA is preferred. Competitive benefits accompany a full‑time schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of college or completion of a vocational secretarial course.
• BA degree preferred or relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements.
• Minimum five years of high level administrative assistant or secretarial experience.
• Previous administrative assistant experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex administrative support for the assigned department.
• Maintain schedules, arrange travel, organize meetings and prepare materials.
• Track and report financial and operational metrics and create reports.
• Monitor budgets and handle special projects as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Scheduling

Travel coordination

Budget tracking

Education

B.A. degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join One Team Mary Bridge

At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Join One Team Mary Bridge

At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a growing pediatric network, we’re proud to make a difference in the lives of children and families every day while helping shape the future of children’s healthcare.

FTE: 1.0 Shift: Days Schedule: Monday - Friday.

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
• BA degree preferred or, Relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of education requirements
• Minimum five (5) years of high level administrative assistant or secretarial experience
• Previous administrative assistant experience in a health care setting preferred

Where kids and families are always first

Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive.

For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children’s has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

Why Choose Mary Bridge Children’s?

One Team Mary Bridge

Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.

Award-winning pediatric care

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.

A new era of children’s care

Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.

A growing pediatric network

Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.

Career growth

Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region’s largest health systems.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer.

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 $24.83 - $35.71 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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