Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values

Washington Regional Medical System (the “System”) is our region’s only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The System includes a 425-bed acute care hospital known as Washington Regional Medical Center (the “Hospital”) which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Hospital is supported by the System- including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.

Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.

Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.

Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.

Values: To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.

Position Summary

The role of the Administration Assistant reports to the Executive Director Applications & IT Portfolio - Administrator. This position is responsible for administrative support for the administration team.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and schedules through appropriate software
• Schedule meetings with multiple participants across various departments, entities, and partnerships
• Answer and direct telephone calls in a professional manner
• Prepare and disperse mail and deliver sensitive materials and information, as appropriate
• Prepare agendas and communicate effectively with appropriate stakeholders
• Record and transcribe meeting minutes, as needed
• Assist with preparation of itineraries and arrangements for in-person visits
• Prepare projects for supervisors, as requested
• Code and process invoices

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferred.
• Licensure and Certifications: N/A
• Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in an administrative healthcare support role, required.

Work Environment: This position spends 80% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.