Administrative Assistant, Senior at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Correspondence, Calendar Management, Document Assembly, Travel Arrangement, Telephone Etiquette, Professional Communication, Proofreading, Meeting Coordination, Relationship Management, Mail Handling, Reception Relief, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We’re searching for a Senior Administrative Assistant — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide direct administrative support for multiple leaders, one of which must include primary support to an Executive (Assistant Vice President or above) and/or a Senior Physician Leader who reports directly to an In Chief and has system responsibility. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Composes correspondence, memos, and reports, according to guidelines and in a timely manner Type, format, create, and proofread a variety of materials including handwritten, typewritten correspondence, presentations, memos, reports, agendas, and contracts, as instructed, and verifies the conformity of documents to Texas Children’s Hospital standards Assemble documents and presentations as needed, for external meetings Manages the leader’s calendar Telephone various internal and external personnel to arrange meetings Coordinate with other administrative staff to reserve conference rooms as needed Answer the telephone in a courteous manner, identifying department and offering assistance Take telephone messages including name of caller, date, time, return telephone number and legible message when applicable Retrieve messages immediately and take appropriate action upon return-to-work area. Interface with all employees in a professional, courteous manner to assure that requests are met amicably, and a congenial work atmosphere is maintained Maintain excellent relationships with departments throughout the hospital, assuring a good working atmosphere Handle incoming/outgoing mail Arrange travel Participate in reception relief Skills & Requirements Required H.S. Diploma or equivalent Required Required 5 Years Secretarial Experience Required Preferred Medical and College Background Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide direct administrative support to multiple leaders, including an Executive or Senior Physician Leader. Responsibilities include composing correspondence, managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and maintaining professional relationships within the hospital.