Unit Administrative Assistant – Healthcare Support

Health & Human Services Comm; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is hiring a Unit Administrative Assistant at the Rio Grande State Supported Living Center in Harlingen, Texas. The role supports the Residence Director with typing, filing, timekeeping, and confidential document coordination in a day shift.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of clerical experience. The position may require overtime, weekends, and holidays, with comprehensive state benefits for full-time eligibility.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, arithmetic.
• Knowledge of the principles of office management.
• Skill in word processing or shorthand to take and transcribe dictation.
• Ability to type accurately at a speed consistent with work requirements.
• Ability to apply knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, procedures, or principles of office management to work problems; to keep complex and confidential records; to train other employees.
• Demonstrates dedication to public service and commitment to excellence in service delivery.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with coworkers and individuals served and their families.

Responsibilities

• The Unit Administrative Assistant performs complex data-based work: moderate secretarial/clerical tasks focusing on typing, filing and organization of documents under the general supervision of the Residence Director.

Skills

Business English

Office management

Dictation typing

Typing speed

Communication

Public service

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) is hiring a Unit Administrative Assistant at the Rio Grande State Supported Living Center in Harlingen, Texas. The role supports the Residence Director with typing, filing, timekeeping, and confidential document coordination in a day shift.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of clerical experience. The position may require overtime, weekends, and holidays, with comprehensive state benefits for full-time eligibility.