Executive Assistant

Position Title

Medical Executive Assistant

Department

Corporate Office

Reports To

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), President, and Executive Leadership Team

Position Summary

The Medical Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the CEO, President, and Directors of the company. This position serves as a trusted liaison between executive leadership, physicians, staff, vendors, and external partners while ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the corporate office. The ideal candidate is highly organized, professional, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO, President, and executive leadership team.
  • Manage executive calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
  • Coordinate and prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
  • Record meeting minutes and follow up on assigned action items.
  • Screen and prioritize phone calls, emails, and correspondence.
  • Draft, proofread, and distribute professional communications, letters, and reports.
  • Coordinate executive meetings, board meetings, physician meetings, and special events.
  • Assist with corporate projects and strategic initiatives from planning through completion.
  • Maintain confidential executive files, contracts, and corporate records.
  • Serve as a liaison between executives, department directors, physicians, and outside organizations.
  • Track deadlines, projects, and deliverables to ensure timely completion.
  • Assist with credentialing documentation, regulatory paperwork, and healthcare compliance documentation as needed.
  • Coordinate vendor communications and maintain professional business relationships.
  • Monitor office supplies and coordinate purchasing for the corporate office.
  • Support onboarding activities for executive-level employees and leadership.
  • Organize travel itineraries, expense reports, and reimbursement documentation.
  • Assist with preparation of budgets, operational reports, and executive dashboards.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned by executive leadership.

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of executive administrative experience, preferably in a healthcare or medical environment.
  • Experience supporting C-suite executives is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems is a plus.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Professional demeanor with outstanding interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
  • Strong customer service mindset and ability to interact with physicians, executives, and staff at all levels.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Executive calendar management
  • Project coordination
  • Corporate communications
  • Medical office operations
  • Healthcare compliance awareness
  • Meeting and event coordination
  • Document preparation and editing
  • Data entry and reporting
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Professional discretion
  • Multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Ability to travel occasionally between company locations, if required.

Work Environment

  • Professional corporate office within a healthcare organization.
  • Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and adaptability.
  • Frequent interaction with executive leadership, physicians, clinical staff, and external business partners.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs

Success in This Role

A successful Medical Executive Assistant is proactive, resourceful, highly organized, and capable of anticipating executive needs before they arise. This individual demonstrates professionalism, discretion, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to supporting executive leadership in achieving the organization's strategic goals while contributing to a positive and efficient corporate office environment.

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