Executive Assistant
Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis, MN · Posted October 23, 2026
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Job Overview
Fairview Health Services | Minneapolis, Minnesota . Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Location: On-site
Join a Mission-Driven Healthcare Organization
At Fairview, we are driven to heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier lives. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to senior leadership and help ensure smooth operations across the organization.
This Executive Assistant position serves as a trusted partner to hospital executive leaders, managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings and events, supporting strategic initiatives, and serving as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
Manages senior leadership’s calendar and schedules appointments to ensure appropriate preparation time. Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently referring to other resources when appropriate.
Prepares agendas, notices, minutes and resolutions for meetings.
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers with whom the executive interacts. Evaluates and respond to internal/external requests for information as needed.
Organizes programs, events, meetings or conferences by arranging facilities and caterers, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers and controlling event budget.
Performs complex and confidential functions including developing powerpoint presentation and written correspondence. Responds to routine external and internal correspondence and well versed in how to manage patient complaints. Types memos, purchase requisitions, payment requests and other department forms and documents.
Assist other staff as needed to ensure no gaps in service to leadership team.
Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Primary support for business unit strategy deployment and tiered management.
Arranges complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiles documents for travel-related meetings.
Fulfills all organizational requirements
Completes all required learning relevant to the role
Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
3 or more years of Executive Assistant experience
Preferred Qualifications
A.A./A.S.
B.S./B.A.
5 years or more supporting/assisting senior level executive (SVP & up)
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
Anticipates needs and takes initiative.
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and discretion.
Communicates effectively with leaders, staff, physicians, patients, and external partners.
Maintains composure while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively across teams.
Why Fairview?
At Fairview, you'll be part of a team that is making a difference every day. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to key organizational initiatives, and support the important work of delivering exceptional healthcare to our communities.
Apply today and become a trusted partner to Fairview leadership.
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Fairview Health Services | Minneapolis, Minnesota . Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Location: On-site
Join a Mission-Driven Healthcare Organization
At Fairview, we are driven to heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier lives. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to senior leadership and help ensure smooth operations across the organization.
This Executive Assistant position serves as a trusted partner to hospital executive leaders, managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings and events, supporting strategic initiatives, and serving as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
Manages senior leadership’s calendar and schedules appointments to ensure appropriate preparation time. Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently referring to other resources when appropriate.
Prepares agendas, notices, minutes and resolutions for meetings.
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers with whom the executive interacts. Evaluates and respond to internal/external requests for information as needed.
Organizes programs, events, meetings or conferences by arranging facilities and caterers, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers and controlling event budget.
Performs complex and confidential functions including developing powerpoint presentation and written correspondence. Responds to routine external and internal correspondence and well versed in how to manage patient complaints. Types memos, purchase requisitions, payment requests and other department forms and documents.
Assist other staff as needed to ensure no gaps in service to leadership team.
Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Primary support for business unit strategy deployment and tiered management.
Arranges complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries, compiles documents for travel-related meetings.
Fulfills all organizational requirements
Completes all required learning relevant to the role
Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
3 or more years of Executive Assistant experience
Preferred Qualifications
A.A./A.S.
B.S./B.A.
5 years or more supporting/assisting senior level executive (SVP & up)
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
Anticipates needs and takes initiative.
Thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
Demonstrates exceptional professionalism and discretion.
Communicates effectively with leaders, staff, physicians, patients, and external partners.
Maintains composure while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively across teams.
Why Fairview?
At Fairview, you'll be part of a team that is making a difference every day. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to key organizational initiatives, and support the important work of delivering exceptional healthcare to our communities.
Apply today and become a trusted partner to Fairview leadership.
$27.88- $39.36 Hourly