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Sutter Health

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Executive Assistant

Sutter Health · Los Altos, California, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrsListed as no visa sponsorship

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In short

Provides high-level, specialized administrative support to an executive leader while managing complex inquiries and confidential materials. Develops methods to resolve unusual circumstances and ensures the privacy of patient protected health information.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Administrative supportTime managementOrganizational skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteWritten communicationVerbal communicationData interpretationExecutive-level presentations

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Requires a high school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of relevant experience, though a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience are preferred. Candidates must possess advanced skills in Microsoft Office and demonstrate strong organizational and communication abilities.

About Sutter Health

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Questions about this role

Is this Sutter Health role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD Provides a broad range of high-level, specialized administrative support to an executive leader on the Executive Career Path. Works independently on a variety of complex assignments that are generally of a critical and confidential nature, exercising sound judgment, and applying advanced knowledge, and skills of Sutter Health administrative infrastructure, policies and procedures. Handles a broad range of complex inquiries, issues, and confidential materials. Exercises originality in developing methods or systems to resolve recurring or unusual circumstances.

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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview

Provides a broad range of high-level, specialized administrative support to an executive leader on the Executive Career Path. Works independently on a variety of complex assignments that are generally of a critical and confidential nature, exercising sound judgment, and applying advanced knowledge, and skills of Sutter Health administrative infrastructure, policies and procedures. Handles a broad range of complex inquiries, issues, and confidential materials. Exercises originality in developing methods or systems to resolve recurring or unusual circumstances.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

  • HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE

  • 4 years recent relevant experience
  • 5 or more years recent relevant experience preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Written communications skills including the ability to compose effective communications to audiences within and outside the organization.
  • Verbal communications skills including the ability to speak and listen effectively to various audiences within and outside of the organization.
  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Advanced skill level in software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), internet search software, and related information systems.
  • Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
  • Experience creating executive-level presentations required; experience working with dashboards and OnBase document management system preferred.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $50.38 to $70.53 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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This listing comes from Sutter Health's own careers site. Apply links go to the employer. Last checked 25 Oct 2026.