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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Facility: Sanford Center Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 2301 East 60th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $21.50 - $34.50
Job Summary
Provides administrative support to executive level leadership and performs diversified administrative functions by relieving them of routine matters. Must be able to create a friendly, cooperative impression and positive image of the organization when dealing with employees, visitors, patients, board and medical staff members. Considerable initiative and judgment is involved in assuming responsibility for routine matters, answering inquiries, and relieving the Executive(s) of clerical and minor executive duties. Planning, maintaining and coordinating calendar(s) are essential. Functions as a resource for other executives, employees, physicians and public. Procedures are well standardized, although new situations constantly arise which necessitate occasional independent decisions. Must be able to work in stressful conditions and must manage stress well. Must have excellent time management and organizational skills. Must present a courteous and cooperative manner in dealing with people as well as a professional attitude, attire and demeanor. Must be able to organize meetings, make travel arrangements, plan agendas, attend meetings and take accurate minutes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, other employees and the public. Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions. Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities. The ability to anticipate the needs of your superiors before they ask for them is a great asset.
Qualifications
Associate degree in a secretarial or related field or equivalent three years experience.
Administrative Assistant work experience is required.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0184362
Job Function: Administrative Support
Featured: No