Admin Assistant - Administration

Astoria , OR

Clerical / Administrative

Full Time , Days , Shift Length: 8

Posted 10/12/2026

Call:
No

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing comprehensive secretarial services for Administration and for performing specific secretarial and clerical duties for governing board, foundation, committees, and other departments as assigned. Maintains a contract system for organization. Responsible for contract flow and ensuring all contracts are up to date.

Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to:

• Effective communication skills, including oral and written. Ability to manage multiple tasks, set ongoing priorities, facilitate problem resolution, and possess problem solving skills.
• Professional demeanor and decorum.
• Ability to type 65 wpm.
• Computer knowledge and competence software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be able to attend before office hour and after hour meetings.
• Must display thoroughness and attention to detail.

• Notary public commissioned by the State of Oregon required within six (6) months of hire.

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimal three years Administrative Assistant experience.

• Sedentary position.
• Light work.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Must be pleasant in nature and be able to work extremely well under pressure.
• Must be able to meet deadlines.
• Must also be able to work very independently with little direction from supervisor.
• Some evening work required.

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level III trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.

CMH is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to the patients and communities we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.