Where Kids and Families are Always First  

MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital is the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound Region dedicated to a comprehensive network of health services for children and adolescents. Our vision is to be the highest quality and safest place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and is supported by nationally recognized services and experience.  

Mary Bridge Children’s multi-disciplinary approach to care includes pediatric experts for emergency services, inpatient care, and outpatient specialty clinics, all specializing in kids and their unique needs. We’re continually recognized as a ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital rating organization.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Monday - Friday

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant I is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and technical support for a complex program of services; working cooperatively and collaboratively with management personnel to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations in the designated department. This is a high-level administrative position performing difficult to complex administrative functions. This position works independently under limited supervision. Work situations are highly varied with rapidly changing priorities, which require strong interpersonal and organizational skills, discretion and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive and privileged information. Independent thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills are required within the scope of the position responsibilities. Major decisions are subject to the review and approval of appropriate management personnel. This position requires substantial interactions and contacts with all levels of staff, providers, and management. External contacts may include patients, patient families, and vendors.

Requirements

Vocational business training or college course work OR equivalent experience AA Degree preferred Minimum three (3) years of secretarial experience at administrative level Minimum three (3) years of experience with computer software applications Previous experience in health care setting preferred

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Mission-driven: Partnering for healing and a healthy future for the patients and communities we serve Award-winning: Named ‘Top Children’s Hospital’ for five years by the Leapfrog Group; physicians consistently named on ‘Top Doctors’ lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune Growing:  New pediatric hospital facility and medical office building opening in 2026 Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation partners with our pediatric providers, offering ground-breaking research and clinical trials Employee-centric: MultiCare is consistently ranked among “America’s Best Employers by State” by Forbes Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by breathtaking mountain, forest and water views Explore our services at marybridge.org

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $22.97 - $33.05 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.