Administrative Assistant

At Houston Methodist, the Administrative Assistant position is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the daily operations of support for the department and ensuring that accountable deadlines are met in a timely and professional manner. Responsibilities for this position include performing routine secretarial and administrative duties which include screening telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors; may resolve routine inquiries. The Administrative Assistant position may schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings and travel itineraries and coordinate related arrangements. This position may also be responsible for assisting with department payroll, maintaining financial records and facilitating communication between departments; may also prepare and distribute minutes of meetings. The Administrative Assistant position performs their tasks using mail services, telephone, e-mail accounts, photocopiers, and internet sources. This position operates a personal computer and appropriate software packages or its equivalent and assists in routine department activities.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Ability to prioritize, frequently and quickly shift tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment

• Exhibits organizational and critical thinking skills

• Ability to create graphs and spreadsheets

• Possesses excellent customer service skills

• Ability to operate basic office equipment

• Demonstrates ability to work alone and with a team

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar and other English language skills

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers 253 beds and access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.