About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare / Hospital Administration.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

The Administrative Specialist is an entry-level, leadership-track role supporting the Hospital CEO at a Confidential Client in the Healthcare / Hospital Administration industry. This position provides broad exposure to hospital operations, financial analysis, public relations, and community engagement while offering on-the-job development toward administrative leadership.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of hospital operations, internal processes, and the hospital’s role in the local healthcare landscape.
• Support the CEO on operational and strategic projects to ensure timely completion and alignment with organizational goals.
• Represent the hospital at community events, fundraisers, and economic development initiatives to promote the organization’s mission.
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare reports to aid budgeting and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate on public relations and community engagement initiatives to enhance visibility and reputation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with medical staff and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to strategic planning discussions.
• Complete administrative and project-based tasks as assigned by the CEO or senior leaders.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and comply with organizational policies and standards.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required — OR eight (8) or more years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 4–6 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree preferred/expected for some progression steps.
• 5–7 years of prior leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in healthcare administration, operations, finance, or community relations is a plus.

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Skill in prioritizing, delegating, and independently managing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, including basic financial analysis.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and regulatory compliance in healthcare.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft productivity platforms; experience with healthcare software systems and data analysis tools preferred.
• Professional presence and the ability to represent the organization in community settings.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated salary: $59,399 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Onsite role based in Poplar Bluff, MO.

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Location & Employment Type

• Work site: Poplar Bluff, MO (onsite).
• Employment type: Full-time (FULL_TIME).

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Why Join

• Structured leadership-track experience with hands-on exposure to hospital operations and strategy.
• Opportunity to build relationships across clinical, administrative, and community stakeholders.
• Meaningful work impacting local healthcare delivery and community health.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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