Executive Assistant

Horizon Health Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Professional development allowance

Education allowance

Shift differential

Referral bonus

Commuter subsidy

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital seeks an Executive Assistant to provide confidential executive-level support for the C-Suite, manage schedules, screen calls, and coordinate in-person visits. You will be the right hand to the executives, ensuring timely and efficient operations in a demanding academic medical center environment.

Responsibilities include prioritizing needs, maintaining discretion with sensitive information, and collaborating with teams across GW Hospital to support strategic

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of executive level administrative experience for multiple high-level executives preferred.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and coordination skills are required.
• Excellent computer skills including advanced MS Office; strong PowerPoint and Excel abilities; good interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides confidential executive level support for C-suite executives.
• Manages scheduling, calls screening, and in-person visits; ensures executives stay on time and on track.
• Acts as right hand to the executive; supports GW Hospital's mission and operations.
• Not a receptionist; provides back-up as needed.

Skills

Executive support

Handling confidential information

Interpersonal skills

Organized and detail oriented

Effective communications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

5 years executive level administrative experience

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Open — Horizon Health Corporation has a posting for this job. Posted 5 Sep 2026.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

About this job

Responsibilities

About GWUH

The George Washington University Hospital (GWU Hospital) is a 385-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GWU Hospital serves a diverse group of patients- from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GWU Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. https://www.gwhospital.com

GWU Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the 1st in the nation's capital.

The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Main tasks include:

Executive Assistant to C Suite

Provides confidential executive level support for executives to concentrate on organizational strategy. Handles scheduling, screening of calls and in person visits, keeps executives on time and on track. Shows initiative to get to know executives to understand and implement their needs. Right hand to executive supported. The C-Suite at GW Hospital is committed to the GW Hospital mission and supporting their EAs. Does not act as receptionist - there is a reception area, and a different position has that role. Does provide back-up.

• Relocation Assistance: We offer a $3,000 relocation package to make your transition smoother.
• Professional Development: Enjoy $500 annually to invest in your professional growth.
• Education Allowance: Receive an annual $3,000 allowance to further your education.
• Shift Differential
• Referral Bonus: Refer a RN, and you'll get a $5,000 bonus.
• Commuter Subsidy: We provide a monthly $100 commuter subsidy.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 208 hours of paid time off annually. *(104 hours Part time)
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Thrive in a challenging and rewarding work environment with advanced technological systems, processes, and best practices.
• Employee Wellness: We are committed to your well-being through our sponsored programs by the Strategic Employee Engagement Council and GWU Wellness Center.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Be a part of an inclusive and diverse environment, supported by the Diversity & Inclusion Council.
• Retirement Savings: Benefit from our 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 6%.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Shared Governance: We follow a shared governance model that values your input and collaboration.
• Continuous Development: Grow and develop through job-related training, continuing education, and mobility opportunities within the UHS subsidiaries.
• Flexible Paid Time Off: Opt to waive your PTO days and receive a 12% increase in your base rate. *(6% Part time)
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts and a wide array of additional perks.

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive package to support your career growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years executive level administrative experience working for multiple high-level executives
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Demonstrated leadership capacity and coordination skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent computer skills including advanced MS Office and strong Power Point and Excel skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organized and detailed oriented
• Effective communications skills, both verbal and written
• Sensitivity in handling confidential information

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.