Executive Assistant to support Banner MD Anderson Leadership

Primary City/State:

Gilbert, Arizona

Department Name:

Admin-Oncology Program

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Administrative Services

Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, we want to hear from you.

This position requires strong relationship building skills along with a comfort level in Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.  Additionally, it encompasses coordinating multiple challenging executive schedules, which requires excellent organization and communication skills.

Location:

Canyon Springs building at Banner Gateway Campus

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5p

At Banner Medical Group, you'll have the opportunity to perform a critical role in the community where you practice. Banner Medical Group provides both primary and specialty care throughout the communities in which Banner Health operates. We do this in a variety of settings - from smaller group practices like our Banner Health Clinics in Colorado and Wyoming, to large multi-specialty Banner Health Centers in the metropolitan Phoenix area. We currently have more than 1,000 physicians and more than 3,500 total employees in our group and are seeking others to enhance our ability to deliver our nonprofit mission of providing excellent patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position typically supports, Senior Vice President (SVP), Regional Presidents, or Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a business entity, or equivalent by providing administrative services and assistance, of moderate complexity, requiring significant latitude of independent judgment and discretion on a routine basis. Additionally, this position handles a variety of situations involving the administrative function of the office, which often cannot be brought to the attention of the executive.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Frequently handles a wide variety of situations and conflicts involving the clerical and administrative function of the office, which cannot be brought to the attention of the executive.
2. Interprets requests, takes appropriate action, evaluates level of information, and decides when the executive should be notified. In executive’s absence, directs and ensures that requests for action or information are relayed to the appropriate staff member.
3. Conserves executive’s time by reading, researching, and routing correspondence; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications. Independently composes and signs correspondence for executive as needed.
4. On own initiative, composes correspondence or responds to individuals, which requires knowledge of executive’s views, philosophy, and some understanding of technical matters. May serve as the executive’s representative at meetings and express the executive’s viewpoints at such meetings.
5. Maintains executive’s appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel plans. On own initiative, arranges for staff members to represent organization at meetings and conferences.
6. Prepares reports including conclusions and recommendations for solution of operational and administrative problems.
7. May hire, train, conduct performance reviews, and direct the workflow for the department staff. This includes completing projects by assigning work to clerical staff and following-up on results.
8. This position primarily focuses on the operations of the office of the system assigned executive. Responsibilities extend across organizational lines, requiring extensive interaction and involvement throughout the system, as well as the community. This position routinely interacts with SMT, board members, physicians, patients, board members, employees, as well as business and community leaders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

A strong working knowledge of administrative/specialized business support services as normally demonstrated through four to five years advanced administrative support experience at a progressively responsible level required, including management of projects.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or the Whole Health Clinic must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously. Must possess independent decision-making abilities, as well as, considerable judgment and initiative to determine the approach or action to take in non-routine situations. Must have the ability to analyze non-routine administrative details of moderate complexity and provide for an acceptable resolution. Must have the ability to acquire and utilize a thorough knowledge of organization policies, practices, and operations and oral communication skills to perform routine administrative details, such as arranging meetings, responding to non-routine inquiries from telephone callers or visitors, and gathering background information for sensitive or confidential reports. Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a high level of sophistication to effectively communicate and interact with senior executives, internal and external to the organization. Must possess the ability to convey a professional image, as well as effectively represent the executive as appropriate in his/her relationship with external customers. Must have an advanced working knowledge of personal software packages to perform the administrative functions described above.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous clerical supervision experience preferred. Associate's degree preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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