Administrative Assistant I — Public Health Support

Texas Health and Human Services; Rusk (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Time off benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Rusk, TX seeks an Administrative Assistant I - General to support the Geriatric Psychiatry Administration staff. This entry-level role handles routine calls, mail, filing, data entry, and calendar support within department systems.

Under close supervision, you will assist with inventories, reports, and document processing, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.

Qualifications

• Entry-level administrative support experience or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with filing, data entry, and calendar management desired.
• Ability to respond to inquiries with accuracy and tact.

Responsibilities

• Answer routine calls and greet visitors; route messages.
• Receive, sort, and organize mail and packages; maintain filing systems.
• Assist in inventories, reports, and document processing; support other staff as needed.
• Prepare and submit facility work orders; communicate with maintenance and vendors.
• Support disaster readiness and COOP activities as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Rusk, TX seeks an Administrative Assistant I - General to support the Geriatric Psychiatry Administration staff. This entry-level role handles routine calls, mail, filing, data entry, and calendar support within department systems.

Under close supervision, you will assist with inventories, reports, and document processing, ensuring accuracy and timely communication.