Job Description
Executive Administrative Assistant
13-Week Contract | 100% Onsite | Chicago, IL
Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM–4 : 30 PM
Industry : Healthcare
Lakeshore Talent is seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to support senior leadership within a healthcare clinic. This is a 13-week contract with strong potential for extension or hire. The role is fully onsite in Chicago and requires a polished administrative professional with exceptional organizational, communication, and technical skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative and technical support to senior executives, department leaders, and clinic leadership.
- Serve as project manager for special assignments; conduct research, analyses, and propose solutions for process, workflow, and system improvements.
- Develop and revise administrative and operational procedures, including record-keeping, forms management, inventory tracking, and office layout enhancements.
- Implement procedural changes within areas of responsibility; prepare recommendations for broader operational adjustments.
- Create, edit, and prepare documents, reports, data summaries, and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, identify meeting objectives, and prepare necessary materials.
- Screen, prioritize, and route incoming calls, emails, and mail; determine appropriate follow-up and required stakeholders.
- Plan and execute events, activities, and executive meetings end-to-end.
- Support creation and distribution of materials for internal audiences at all organizational levels.
- Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information; manage correspondence on behalf of executive leadership.
- Build and foster strong relationships with internal and external partners; serve as a professional representative and gatekeeper for executive time and priorities.
- Attend meetings and document key discussions, decisions, and action items.
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required :
Associate degree or equivalent professional experience.3–5 years of administrative experience in an office or healthcare setting, with strong emphasis on customer service and data / document management.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with sound judgment.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.Preferred :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience.5+ years of administrative support experience in a fast-paced, executive-level environment.Key Competencies
Exceptional customer service and relationship-building abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle challenging situations professionally.High attention to detail with strong accuracy in work.Ability to analyze data and leverage findings for decision-making.Adaptability to changing environments and shifting priorities.Strong discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.Additional Requirements
COVID-19 vaccine : Required (medical exemptions only).Flu vaccine : Required (no exemptions).Must be comfortable in a fully onsite role.Role requires clearance of a drug test and background check prior to hire.