Administrative Assistant I — General (Entry-Level)

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking an Administrative Assistant I - General at Terrell State Hospital. This entry-level role supports clerical tasks, mail handling, calendar preparation, and document filing to assist the healthcare team.

The position is full-time, with a day shift and potential for overtime. Depending on needs, duties include data entry, inventory support, and collaboration with maintenance and security teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of office procedures and basic clerical duties.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office systems to include TEAMS, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Serves as a receptionist for the program administrative office. Answers and directs telephone calls when required. Takes messages in a clear and accurate manner.
• Greets visitors to the program and model's professional behavior. Fills in preformed documents maintaining accuracy and files approved documents in appropriate database or cabinet.
• Prepares daily calendar information as requested.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking an Administrative Assistant I - General at Terrell State Hospital. This entry-level role supports clerical tasks, mail handling, calendar preparation, and document filing to assist the healthcare team.

The position is full-time, with a day shift and potential for overtime. Depending on needs, duties include data entry, inventory support, and collaboration with maintenance and security teams.