Job Information
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Administrative Assistant in Yakima, Washington
Recruitment Period: 04/17/2026 - Until Filled
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$36,000.00-Annual Maximum Salary-$54,000.00
Hiring Range: $18.00-$21.63
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.
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The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support, as well as managing databases and maintaining accurate tracking systems. This highly organized and customer-service oriented position is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations.
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• Continuously provides customer service from internal and external customers and provides general guidance on Human Resources related policies and guidelines based on state and federal law.
• Assists in updating the Human Resources department procedures and guidelines.
• Assists in admi