Executive Assistant II

Executive AssistantLocation: Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type: RegularWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: $24.00 - $32.25The Executive Assistant serves as a key administrative partner to the Vice President of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services (DTS) at Avera McKennan, supporting strategic and operational initiatives across Hospital Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Imaging services. The role also provides administrative support to the Assistant Vice President of Laboratory Services and other DTS leaders, coordinates executive calendars and meetings, manages communications and departmental activities, and oversees/coordinates onboarding and orientation processes for new Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services employees. The Executive Assistant plays a critical role in ensuring efficient operations, effective communication, and a positive employee experience within the DTS division.Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.The Executive Assistant II is accountable to perform diverse duties of an administrative nature. Provides assistance to Executive staff and Department Directors and works with minimal instruction or supervision.What You Will Do:Performs generalized duties including, but not limited to: Transpose hand written or verbal communication to typed format (i.e. correspondence, reports, charts, minutes of meetings); Edits and makes copies of transposed information if necessary; Collates and assembles reports and documents.Coordinates schedules and appointments.Schedules committee meetings and arranges for rooms in an accurate fashion.Makes travel arrangements for Administration, including but not limited to: Ordering tickets, make and confirm lodging and airline reservations and car rentals.Opens, reviews and distributes interoffice and external mail.Bring priority items to Administration's attention.Answers office phone, screens and directs calls in a professional and efficient manner.Schedules and greets office visitors.May receive visits and calls regarding complaints or concerns which may be resolved or referred to proper person for resolution.Determines and suggests appropriate referrals from knowledge gained in previous situations.Determines urgency of individual situation and need to interrupt appropriate Administrative representative.Assists with the analysis, collection and maintenance of records as needed by Quality Assurance, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the law.Attends meetings as required by Administration.Participates on committees as directed.May be assigned as support to operational committees and required to schedule the meetings as well as serve as recorder to the committee.Completes projects as assigned by the respective Vice President.Maintains all files in complete and organized manner for respective Vice President.Maintains all original contracts for the organization according to the parameters established by the Avera contract policy.Essential Qualifications:Associate's or equivalent from two- college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience4-6 years Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceExpectations and Standards:Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then Some:PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.