Administrative Assistant

Good Shepherd Community Care

Newton, MA

Named by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the last three years, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization seeks an Administrative Assistant to join its expanding administrative team. Our not-for-profit hospice and palliative care organization has an opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented, compassionate, and proactive individual. Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills, be able to learn new skills and quickly adapt to new technologies, and be eager and willing to handle the diverse responsibilities of the job with a helpful, professional attitude and a friendly demeanor.
This is a temporary position that may turn into a permanent role after 1 year.
Job Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant participates as a member of the administrative team and provides top-level, detailed administrative and logistical support to the Good Shepherd management team and the palliative care department. They perform general office responsibilities including phone coverage and incoming communications processing, calendar management, maintenance and organization of non-clinical electronic and paper filing systems, and provision of backup support to the Office Manager in their absence.
The Administrative Assistant places and manages patient care material and organizational form orders with vendors, performs order fulfillment quality control, coordinates and conducts data collection and reporting activities and maintains spreadsheets and compiles statistics. They prepare agendas and compile and distribute minutes for designated leadership meetings, provide logistical and administrative support for Good Shepherd Administrators On Call, and assist with internal meeting and event coordination and logistics.
Schedule And Weekly Hours
Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. 40 hours.
Education, Skills And Experience
College degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of two years related experience preferred
Strong organizational abilities and a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Proactive approach to learning from experiences and acquiring new skills
Enthusiastic about supporting and working as part of a team
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Google Workspace applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Good Shepherd Benefits
Competitive salary
Four weeks paid time off in first year
12 paid holidays
Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start date
Life insurance
403(b) with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates $41,000-47,000
Pay Range
$43,000-50,000: This number reflects an average starting range for this position. Individual pay is determined through a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and skills and can exceed the starting range.
Industry
Healthcare
Employment Type
Full Time
About Us
Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and value diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.
Good Shepherd Community Care does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, marital status, pregnancy, religion or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services and activities.

Posted 2025-09-17

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