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Job #:  310845
Title:  Executive Assistant
Location:  Baton Rouge, LA
Salary Range: 
Position:  Executive Administrative Support
Description: 

Lofton Staffing is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to an executive/VP-level leader in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned administrative professional who thrives in a high-stakes setting, understands executive priorities, and can anticipate needs while handling confidential information with discretion.

The ideal candidate is polished, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities with minimal supervision.

What You'll Do
  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to an executive/VP-level leader.

  • Manage complex calendars, schedules, meetings, appointments, and changing priorities.

  • Coordinate business travel arrangements, itineraries, and related logistics.

  • Answer and screen phone calls and respond to inquiries with professionalism and excellent customer service.

  • Prepare, proofread, edit, and format executive correspondence, including letters, memoranda, reports, presentations, and other communications.

  • Handle confidential, sensitive, and time-critical information with discretion.

  • Purchase and order office supplies and process incoming and outgoing mail.

  • Maintain timekeeping records and complete related administrative tasks.

  • Coordinate special projects and initiatives as assigned by executive leadership.

  • Track deadlines, follow up on action items, and help ensure projects and assignments are completed on time.

  • Serve as a professional liaison between the executive, employees, departments, and external stakeholders.

  • Use sound judgment to resolve administrative issues and manage sensitive or competing priorities.

  • May provide direction or coordinate the work of other administrative or clerical staff.

  • Anticipate executive needs and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and workflow.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


You are someone who:

  • Anticipates needs rather than waiting to be asked.

  • Stays calm under pressure and handles unexpected challenges professionally.

  • Knows how to prioritize when everything feels urgent.

  • Communicates with confidence and professionalism at all levels of an organization.

  • Protects confidential information and understands the importance of discretion.

  • Pays attention to the details while keeping the bigger picture in mind.

  • Takes ownership and follows assignments through to completion.

  • Builds strong relationships with executives, colleagues, physicians, staff, and external partners.

Requirements: 
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • 4+ years of experience in an executive assistant, administrative assistant, secretary, or similar role.

  • Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organizational, time-management, and project coordination abilities.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.

  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting an executive, vice president, C-suite leader, or senior-level healthcare leader.

  • Previous experience in a hospital, health system, medical practice, or healthcare environment.

  • Experience managing complex executive calendars, travel, projects, and correspondence.

  • Familiarity with healthcare operations and the importance of privacy and confidentiality.

Job Type:  Temp to Hire
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