Lifepoint Health·Athens, Tennessee
The Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive clerical and administrative support to the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Responsibilities include managing calendars, processing payroll, facilitating meetings, and acting as a liaison between departments and medical staff.
Your experience matters
At, Starr Regional Medical Center we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off: Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
And much more...
Job Summary: Administrative Assistant
Serves as Administrative Assistant to the VP/Chief Nursing Officer and/or VP/Chief Financial Officer. Provides support for Nursing Supervisors and Clinical Coordinators and assumes primary responsibility for all clerical functions of Nursing Administration.
Reports to the VP/Chief Nursing Officer or VP/Chief Financial Officer.
Provides typing services for nursing administration, including minutes, procedures, check requests, position postings, and leave requests.
Maintains records in nursing administration, including payroll processing and timekeeping software.
Acts as a resource for nursing personnel, assisting with check requests and verifying expense reports for signature.
Sorts and distributes hospital mail, manages postage machine supplies and service requests.
Serves as liaison between nursing administration, other departments, employees, medical staff, and outside agencies. Manages calendars, meetings, appointments, travel arrangements, email announcements, and software support.
Arranges, facilitates, and documents departmental meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing materials, and creating presentations.
Provides support to the President/CEO and VP/COO in the absence of their Administrative Assistant or as needed.
Assists the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Financial Officer with daily tasks including screening calls, correspondence, calendar management, and travel arrangements.
Performs routine secretarial duties such as ordering supplies and updating departmental software.
Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum three years of clerical experience.
Starr Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three years of clerical experience. The role requires proficiency in office software and the ability to manage administrative tasks in a clinical environment.
Market context
Administrative Assistant PRN roles in Tennessee often appeal to candidates with clerical experience who can support rehabilitation services operations on an as-needed basis. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for reliable scheduling, strong organization, and comfort handling varied office tasks while meeting basic education or equivalent experience requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to highlight administrative support experience and flexibility.