Executive Assistant

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. 

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Executive Assistant, you will administer support for the Department Director or Vice President.  Is responsible for planning, researching, problem-solving and performing special projects as assigned.  This position will coordinate schedules and act as the representative for designated routine matters.  Must be able to organize, prioritize, work well under pressure and deal effectively with all levels within and outside of the organization.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or High School GED 
• 3-5 years of progressive secretarial and clerical experience

Preferred 

• Business School or Associates Degree
• Medical background