Department Assistant at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Customer Service, Communication, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Office Supplies Management, Onboarding, Professional Telephone Etiquette, Email Correspondence, Facsimile Handling, Maintenance Coordination, Food Supply Management, Task Completion, Fast-Paced Environment, Team Support, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We’re searching for a Department Assistant - who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide departmental support, which could include administrative support for Assistant Directors and/or other faculty/physicians and leaders. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & 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 that insures a constant and adequate supply of necessary operational supplies required for personnel and for all office machines and store them in an orderly, easily retrievable manner. • Coordinates daily general communications functions including 1) timely pick-up, delivery and distribution of departmental mail, accurate preparation of outgoing mail, courier and other mail media items for departmental personnel; 2) reliably handling e-mail and facsimile correspondence as directed • Maintains in stock and in an orderly manner the coffee and other food supplies provided by department, and ensures maintenance of general cleanliness of department, including scheduling of routine and/or needed maintenance of facilities (carpets, walls, etc.), machines, etc. • Performs department specific customer service functions. • Orders and maintains appropriate par levels of office supplies and manages within budget. • Completes assigned tasks for onboarding of new employees. • Performs administrative duties. • Performs other essential job-related functions. • Performs scheduling tasks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements • H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required • 2 Years Administrative/Secretarial Experience, preferably in a Healthcare Environment

Responsibilities

The Department Assistant provides administrative support to Assistant Directors and other departmental personnel. Responsibilities include managing communications, maintaining office supplies, and ensuring cleanliness and organization within the department.