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Administrative Assistant II

  • St Joseph Medical Center
  • University Place, Washington
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $24.15 - $34.12 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-458671
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Home Health / Hospice Shared Administration
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
8am - 5pm
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Administrative and Clerical
Union
5111GEN

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Administrative Assistant, you'll be an invaluable part of our office team, supporting leadership and ensuring seamless daily operations with kindness and high-quality work.

Every day, you'll manage inquiries, greet visitors, contribute to stakeholder meetings (clinical staff to CEO), and utilize Google Suite to maintain seamless operations and confidentiality.

To be successful, you must possess exceptional organizational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to anticipating needs and providing timely, accurate support.

  • Coordinates budget preparation and consolidation activities for the Leader/Director; monitors and maintains accurate account of budget and department sub-accounts; monitors invoices and expense reports; gathers information for budget variance reports and financial spreadsheets, and produces regular reports; codes and submits bills for payment; processes check and education requests; may reconcile invoices and enter charges.
  • Addresses questions that are not easily resolved through the application of existing guidelines or past practices utilizing knowledge of strategic company objectives and the Leader/Director’s management style; determines steps necessary to effectively and expeditiously resolve issue(s) at hand; identifies and accesses sources of relevant data, gathers facts, researches corporate and/or internal materials such as policies, procedures, correspondence, plans, standards and other formal or informal guidelines to formulate a proper course of action.
  • Researches and analyzes planned/proposed changes to procedures; gathers, compiles and interprets data; studies a situation or problem to determine appropriate resolution; summarizes data to clarify findings; identifies alternative courses of action; identifies operational impact on organizational unit; recommends course of action.
  • May coordinate company/department conferences or special events; prepares budget and monitors expenses to ensure they are charged correctly; plans and arranges for catering; collaborates with Marketing to develop theme and advertising for event; reviews vendor proposals for goods and services; verifies invoices for vendor payment; promotes participation and organizes ticket sales.
  • Keeps abreast of industry trends and competitive practices as they relate generally to the function, and more specifically to current priorities, activities and programs; provides information and guidance as requested to facilitate understanding of the department’s objectives and to engender cooperative attitudes.
  • May produce and maintain contracts/agreements and monitor compliance with applicable terms and provisions.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Three years of related office or secretarial work experience
  • None, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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