EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT- Health Care

UHS•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

The Executive Assistant provides executive-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team. The role proactively anticipates and manages leaders’ needs, supporting the executive office in a professional, organized, and confidential manner. It includes coordinating executive schedules, meetings, travel, and expenses; following up on action items; supporting special projects and strategic initiatives; preparing reports and presentations; organizing meetings and conferences; maintaining business records and follow-up systems; and communicating with internal and external stakeholders. The position is with Horizon Health, a behavioral services management company that partners with hospitals to manage behavioral health programs.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required.
5–8 years of administrative assistant experience required.
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth organization.
Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to understand contract legal language and recognize discrepancies or conflicting statements.
Proactive problem-solver with a calm, professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide executive support to the CEO and senior team members, including meeting scheduling and management, travel arrangements, expense reports, and follow-up on key action items.
Lead or support special projects and initiatives, provide administrative oversight, track strategic priorities, and ensure timely follow-up.
Serve as a liaison between the CEO and senior leadership team and internal and external stakeholders; present information individually and in group settings.
Prepare business reports and presentations, ensuring timely and accurate completion of reports such as the Annual Operating Plan, Business Plan, Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews, performance scorecards, and client reports.
Plan and facilitate special functions related to meetings or conferences at the corporate office or off-site, including arranging hotels, travel, meeting space, logistics, presentations, and attendee materials.
Conduct special projects and assist the leadership team with strategic and performance business reports.
Maintain positive and professional communication with Horizon leadership, employees, corporate stakeholders, external customers, and clients.
Maintain an effective central filing and follow-up system for business documents.
Keep management informed of activities, needs, and problems; convey messages reliably and promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.