Senior Assistant Administrative, Clinical Ethics

Assistant-Administrative Senior, Clinical Ethics

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Clinical Ethics team in the role of Assistant-Administrative Senior. 

The Senior Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and technical support to departmental leaders and teams across IU Health. Operating with minimal supervision, this role manages complex workflows and supports departmental or enterprise-level initiatives, including coordination, tracking, and reporting across multiple stakeholders. The role also mentors junior and intermediate administrative staff by supporting onboarding, training, and professional development.

Responsibilities include preparing high-quality presentations, reports, and correspondence for internal and external audiences, as well as serving as a liaison between leadership, staff, and external partners to ensure timely communication and follow-up. The Senior Administrative Assistant may support clinical care coordination by assisting with appointment scheduling, documentation, and communication with patients and care teams.

In collaboration with clinical and administrative leaders, this role contributes to efficient clinical workflows by ensuring accurate and timely administrative support for patient care operations. The position may also participate in workflow optimization initiatives and collaborate with leadership to identify and implement opportunities for improved clinical and operational efficiency.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice President-Clinical and Organizational Ethics

Candidate Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

• Requires 4-6 years of relevant administrative experience in a healthcare or complex organizational setting.

• Requires experience supporting senior leaders and managing sensitive information.

• Experience with a matrix organization and complex work environment is a plus.

• Requires advanced proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Requires proficiency in EMR and medical terminology for clinical care focused positions.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the na