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How much do program assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for program assistant in Gaston, SC is $43,554.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,700.00 and $45,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges a program assistant might face when supporting multiple projects simultaneously?

Program Assistants often juggle multiple responsibilities across various projects, which can make prioritization and time management challenging. Balancing competing deadlines, handling last-minute changes, and coordinating with diverse team members require strong organizational skills and adaptability. Successful Program Assistants proactively communicate with supervisors and colleagues, use digital tools to track tasks, and remain flexible to shifting priorities. Developing these habits helps ensure projects run smoothly and supports overall team effectiveness.

What does a program assistant do?

A program assistant provides administrative support for a program office, such as an academic department or a unit of a non-profit. As a program assistant, your job duties may include scheduling travel, coordinating logistical issues for executives or other team members, filing, and performing other clerical tasks as needed. To become a program assistant, you typically need at least a high school diploma or GED certificate and administrative work experience. Some employers may also require a college degree. Additional qualifications include strong multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills, along with computer proficiency.

What does a program assistant do?

A Program Assistant provides administrative and organizational support to program managers and teams within an organization. Their responsibilities often include scheduling meetings, maintaining records, coordinating events, handling correspondence, and assisting with project logistics. Program Assistants play a vital role in ensuring that programs run smoothly by managing day-to-day tasks and supporting communication among team members. They may also help with data entry, preparing reports, and liaising with clients or participants. The specific duties can vary depending on the organization and the type of program they support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a program assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in administrative tasks, typically supported by a high school diploma or associate degree. Familiarity with office software like Microsoft Office Suite, database management, and scheduling systems is commonly required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities help you effectively support program operations and interact with diverse stakeholders. These skills ensure smooth program administration, efficient workflow, and high-quality support for team goals.
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Infographic showing various Program Assistant job openings in Gaston, SC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,554 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Surgery Specialty Program Mgr

Lexington Medical Center

West Columbia, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Lexington Medical Center rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

551st of 1,055 rated hospitals

Job description

Lexington Surgery
Full Time
Day Shift
M-Th 8a-5p, F 8a-1p
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job Summary
Surgery Specialty Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire process/daily functions of the Specialty Programs within the General Surgery service line, to include continuous development and evidence-based process improvement. They provide support and guidance for clinical policies and procedures as well as ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agency requirements. The Specialty Program Manager maintains responsibility for ensuring that the general surgery subspecialty programs and its components are compliant with appropriate accreditation standards of insurance payors and other national accrediting agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of Experience Working in the Clinical Environment with General Surgery
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of South Carolina;
Required Training: None.
Essential Functions
  • Assists in managing the accreditation process and ensuring continuous compliance with General Surgery Subspecialty program requirements.
  • Serves as the liaison between the institution, the General Surgery Subspecialty programs, and all surgeons performing general surgery at the institution.
  • Assists in program development, collaborating with the Outcomes Coordinator in managing the accreditation process and ensuring continuous compliance with program requirements.
  • Facilitates the development and implementation of new general surgery related services.
  • Organizes and manages data collection and data formation. Performs statistical analysis of data, summarizes findings, and prepares reports.
  • Responsible for developing, updating and facilitating general surgery patient education (pre-operative and post-operative materials).
  • Collaborates with the Marketing Department to develop and update all General Surgery Subspecialty program materials to include printed and video formats for education and marketing purposes.
  • Updates current general surgery related procedures and processes to meet best practices by providing leadership and expertise for new performance improvement activities, designing and guiding implementation of performance improvement plans, in appropriate areas.
  • Consults with internal and external leaders and organizations (community or corporate) on and acts as liaison to assist with general surgery related needs and negotiates for services based on these needs.
  • Serves as facilitator/ liaison for monthly General Surgery Subspecialty support groups.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Oversees the Bariatric Protein Product line to include inventory, sales, decision making in product offerings, and clinical appropriateness.
  • Responsible for research and market study pertaining to benchmarking the program throughout the country by utilizing nationally developed practice guidelines and other research-based practice recommendations in the selection of the process and outcome indicators to be measured.
  • Responsible for scheduling and management of Patient Care Plan meetings in collaboration with the general surgeons, the general surgery clinical team as well as outside providers.
  • Assists in monitoring and changing processes to ensure insurance qualification requirements are met to allow for increased access to General Surgery Subspecialty Programs.
  • Assist in interviewing and orientation and education of General Surgery staff.
  • Serves as lead educator in providing skills or in-service education sessions for Medical Staff and/or employees regarding special needs of General Surgery Subspecialty patients.
  • Develops and manages constant presence on social media and Patient Communication for the General Surgery Subspecialty Programs.
  • Follows all department policies and procedures and ensures staff compliance.
  • Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with administration, IT and clinical care teams through participation in the planning, development, evaluation, and maintenance of the Clinical Information Systems.
  • Assists in monitoring and changing processes to ensure insurance qualification requirements are met to allow for increased access to the General Surgery Subspecialty Programs.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:
  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

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