Executive Assistant

Overview

Join our dynamic team at Southwest Health System, Inc. as a Full-Time Executive Assistant in Cortez, Colorado! This onsite role offers you the opportunity to work closely with our leadership, driving excellence in our customer-centric healthcare environment.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping our operations while enjoying a flexible and relaxed workplace culture. With a competitive pay ranging from $28.53/hr to $42.79/hr
, your contributions will be recognized and rewarded. Experience a vibrant atmosphere where your skills and ideas can flourish, and where safety and integrity are at the forefront of everything we do.

If you are ready to make a significant impact in healthcare while enjoying a fun and professional environment, this is the job for you. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Paid Time Off, Employee Discounts, 403(b), and Employee Assistance Program. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary!

SHS was established in 1914, Southwest Health System, Inc. has a rich history of serving rural communities and has a strong mission to provide the highest quality healthcare to our patients. We offer comprehensive "care close to home", helping people in small towns receive quality operations and services you'd only expect from a big city. By using the latest technology and employing the best staff, we create a patient experience unlike any other.

Our employees love our respectful culture, our excellent compensation package, and our incredible location, making our hospital the place to build dream careers!

As an Executive Assistant at Southwest Health System, Inc., you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative support to our Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This exciting position involves managing complex calendars, coordinating essential meetings, and preparing confidential documents, ensuring that operations run smoothly within our dynamic healthcare setting. Your ability to facilitate communication across departments and with external stakeholders will be vital in driving our customer-centric initiatives.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to strategic projects, assist in event planning, and leverage cutting-edge technology, including AI tools, to enhance meeting documentation and workflow efficiency. Strong organizational skills, discretion, and adaptability will empower you to thrive in this relaxed yet professional environment, making a real impact on the health and well-being of our community.

To thrive as an Executive Assistant at Southwest Health System, Inc., a blend of skills and qualifications is essential.

Regulatory/

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer a four-year degree in a business management or healthcare administration related field of study.
• Prefer certification related to Executive Assistant. No licensure required

Language

Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Understanding initiatives that drive operational efficiency, service expansion, and revenue growth.
• Knowledge of hospital workflows, departmental operations, staffing models, and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with Lean methodology, quality improvement frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging staff, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams while fostering a positive work culture.
• Capacity to manage multiple initiatives and adapt to evolving operational needs.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and timely decision-making with creative problem-solving.
• Expertise in managing complex, multi-layered schedules and priorities for multiple executives.
• Meticulous attention to detail in deadline management, project tracking, and organized systems.
• Strong foundation in business operations, project management, and basic financial concepts.
• Understanding of Southwest Health System goals and how departments function within the organization.
• Knowledge of efficient information flow, task management, and system development.
• Advanced proficiency in scheduling, presentation, virtual meeting, and project management software.

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS. AFTER THAT DATE THE POSITION WILL CLOSE WHEN A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS SELECTED.

As a condition of employment by Southwest Health System (SHS), you will be required to authorize SHS to conduct a background check prior to your commencing work at SHS, which includes a criminal investigation and verification of citizenship/immigration status, employment history, and education. If you are…