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Meritus Health
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Executive Assistant
Meritus Health · Washington County, Maryland, United States
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In short
Provide confidential administrative support to senior leadership, a medical director, and associate deans, including managing calendars, correspondence, travel, and technology needs. Coordinate meetings and projects, prepare agendas and materials, record minutes, maintain filing systems, and follow up on assigned activities.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Requires an associate degree or qualifying executive-assistant experience in place of the degree, plus at least two years of general office experience. Candidates need advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, strong organizational and communication skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
About the employer
Meritus Health
Meritus Health, Western Maryland’s largest health care provider, is located at the crossroads of Western Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The mission of Meritus Health is to improve the health of the region by providing the best healthcare, health services and medical education. As an anchor organization for the community, Meritus has more than 4,000 employees and serves more than 200,000 residents of the tristate region through Meritus Medical Center, Brook Lane Health Services, Meritus Medical Group, Meritus Home Health, Meritus Equipped for Life, and the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine.
- INDUSTRY
- Hospitals and Health Care
- COMPANY
- Nonprofit
- FOUNDED
- 1905
- HEADQUARTERS
- Hagerstown, Maryland
- SIZE
- 1,001-5,000
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role
- Is this Meritus Health role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
Bring Organization, Judgment, and Follow-Through to a Key Support Role Meritus Health is seeking a highly organized and dependable Executive Assistant to provide confidential administrative support for assigned Meritus Medical Group and Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine leaders and operations. This position supports one senior leader, one medical director, and three medical school associate deans. At least half of the role is dedicated to supporting the senior leader, with additional responsibilities involving department meetings, communications, projects, and administrative operations.
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Bring Organization, Judgment, and Follow-Through to a Key Support Role
Meritus Health is seeking a highly organized and dependable Executive Assistant to provide confidential administrative support for assigned Meritus Medical Group and Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine leaders and operations.
This position supports one senior leader, one medical director, and three medical school associate deans. At least half of the role is dedicated to supporting the senior leader, with additional responsibilities involving department meetings, communications, projects, and administrative operations.
The successful candidate will be comfortable managing competing priorities, anticipating needs, handling sensitive information, and adjusting quickly when schedules or business needs change.
What You’ll Do
- Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and resolve conflicting priorities
- Coordinate calls, correspondence, and follow-up to support timely review, response, distribution, and document retention
- Draft, prepare, and edit communications for internal and external audiences
- Coordinate travel arrangements and assist with timely expense-report submission
- Work with Information Technology to support connectivity and technology needs, including computers, phones, and tablets
- Coordinate meetings for assigned leaders, workgroups, councils, and committees
- Prepare agendas, presentations, spreadsheets, reports, and meeting materials
- Record, prepare, and distribute accurate meeting minutes
- Provide administrative support for the MMG Condominium Board and the MMG Physician and APP Meeting, each of which meets twice annually
- Coordinate assigned projects, timelines, schedules, and follow-up activities
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical filing systems
- Exercise discretion and professional judgment when handling confidential information and sensitive administrative matters
- Perform additional duties that support MMG and MSOM departmental objectives
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, or executive-assistant experience supporting senior leadership that may be considered in place of the degree
- At least two years of general office experience
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, internet-based tools, and modern office technology
- Demonstrated knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with close attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and professional communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Flexibility, cultural awareness and sensitivity, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic
Preferred Qualification
- Previous administrative-support experience at the executive level
Physical and Mental Demands
This position requires minimal physical effort and includes intermittent sitting with freedom of movement. Occasional walking, bending, lifting, pulling, and reaching may be required.
The role also requires frequent concentration, sustained attention to detail, the ability to remember and manage multiple assignments, and strong written and verbal communication.
If you are a thoughtful, adaptable administrative professional who takes pride in keeping leaders, meetings, and projects organized, we invite you to apply.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
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