Strategic Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an experienced executive assistant to support the RN Senior Leadership and Chair of the Department of Surgery. The role handles confidential information, coordinates complex schedules, meetings, travel, and special projects with tact and discretion.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in healthcare administration, strong MS Office skills, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate with diverse teams across the hospital

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent; Bachelor preferred.
• 5-7 years of related experience in healthcare admin.
• Demonstrated leadership to navigate, facilitate and influence work.
• Excellent diplomacy, discretion, tact and judgment.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with business judgment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; advanced tech and video/virtual conferencing skills.
• Ability to handle confidential hospital matters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process office administrative tasks using MS Office and graphics software.
• Manage Chair’s calendar, meetings, travel and vendor visits.
• Advise internal/external contacts; monitor progress and follow up.
• Coordinate special projects for the executive office (board/committee meetings).
• Transcribe medical reports and prepare correspondence from dictation.
• Schedule patient visits and procedures across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Diplomacy

Analytical

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

Video conferencing

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Dictation software

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an experienced executive assistant to support the RN Senior Leadership and Chair of the Department of Surgery. The role handles confidential information, coordinates complex schedules, meetings, travel, and special projects with tact and discretion.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in healthcare administration, strong MS Office skills, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate with diverse teams across the hospital