Administrative Assistant II - Ben Taub

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health provides administrative support for the departmental Director and handles complex data preparation, reports, charts, and presentation materials. The role requires advanced secretarial skills, confidentiality, and experience with MS Word and Office tools.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, seven years of admin experience, and Spanish language skills. Strong communication and proficiency in MS Word and typing are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Seven years of secretarial or administrative experience.
• Spanish language skills required.
• Proficiencies in MS Word, typing 30 WPM.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the departmental Director.
• Collect, review, analyze data and prepare reports and charts.
• Prepare budgets and other presentation materials.
• Duties reflect variety and require originality.

Skills

MS Word

Typing 30 WPM

Verbal communication

Written communication

Transcription

Mathematics

Statistics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Access

Outlook

PeopleSoft

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

This position provides administrative and office support for the departmental Director or above. Collects, reviews, analyzes complex and/or confidential data and prepares reports, charts, budgets, and other presentation materials. Advanced and confidential secretarial and administrative duties requiring comprehensive experience, skill and knowledge of organization, policies and practices. Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity. Assignments are broad in nature and require originality. Works under general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED

Work Experience: Seven (7) years of secretarial or administrative experience

Language Skills: Spanish

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Writing /Correspondence, Writing /Reports

Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C., Typing 30 WPM

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Transcription, Mathematics, Statistical

Work Schedule: Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute

Other Requirements

• Advanced level PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, MS Access, and Outlook. PeopleSoft skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Equipment Operated: Customary office equipment including but not limited to PC skills (Microsoft Word and Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio, Publisher and HCHD Payrollmation), copier, fax, telecommunications equipment, dictation equipment, etc.