Remote-Eligible Administrative Assistant, Academic Surgery

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston's Department of Surgery is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support for 6-10 academic surgeons. The role is solely administrative with no patient care responsibilities and allows remote work one day per week after a six-month probation.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and discreet, thrives in a fast-paced academic healthcare environment, and is committed to outstanding customer service while contributing to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• Four years of related work experience is required; scheduling and travel itineraries experience is a plus.
• Proactive, organized, discreet, with strong interpersonal and judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Responds to routine inquiries and non-routine correspondence as directed.
• Schedules and maintains calendars and travel itineraries; coordinates related arrangements.
• Prepares graphs, tables, manuscripts, reports and presentation materials.
• Maintains filing systems and department records; handles confidential information.
• Screens calls and emails, directs visitors, and provides back-up support for other staff.
• May train entry-level clerical staff and serve as administrative liaison as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

University financial systems

Job description

UTHealth Houston's Department of Surgery is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support for 6-10 academic surgeons. The role is solely administrative with no patient care responsibilities and allows remote work one day per week after a six-month probation.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and discreet, thrives in a fast-paced academic healthcare environment, and is committed to outstanding customer service while contributing to