Healthcare Department Assistant: Dynamic Admin Support

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Department Assistant to support busy clinical and administrative teams in Houston, TX. You will handle front-desk calls, scheduling, onboarding, and daily office operations to keep the department running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least two years of administrative or secretarial experience, preferably in healthcare, with strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years administrative/secretarial experience, preferably healthcare.
• Experience handling correspondence and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Answers telephones in a professional manner, takes accurate messages and transfers calls to the appropriate party in a courteous and timely manner.
• Develops and maintains a system for tracking and restocking office supply inventory.
• Coordinates daily general communications functions including mail, courier and electronic correspondence.
• Maintains coffee/food supplies and overall department cleanliness and maintenance.
• Performs department-specific customer service functions.
• Orders and maintains appropriate par levels of office supplies within budget.
• Assists with onboarding of new employees.
• Performs general administrative duties.
• Performs scheduling tasks.
• Adheres to respiratory fit testing requirements for safety.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Department Assistant to support busy clinical and administrative teams in Houston, TX. You will handle front-desk calls, scheduling, onboarding, and daily office operations to keep the department running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least two years of administrative or secretarial experience, preferably in healthcare, with strong organization and communication skills.