Administrative Assistant

Encompass Health • Richardson, TX

17h

About The Position

Encompass Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support hospital administrative needs and collaborate with hospital leadership. The role oversees documents, helps ensure seamless hospital-wide communication, organizes files, coordinates events, and facilitates efficient communication. The Administrative Assistant also manages visitor and telephone inquiries, supports word processing, coordinates meetings and travel, maintains supervisors’ calendars and filing systems, records meeting minutes, and contributes to role- and department-related special projects.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Typing proficiency with speed and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills with personnel and community members.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 10-key proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage visitor and telephone inquiries and direct them promptly to the appropriate individuals.
• Relay messages, answer routine inquiries, and ensure accurate and timely correspondence.
• Complete word processing tasks, including reports, charts, and confidential documents.
• Coordinate meetings and travel arrangements and maintain supervisors’ calendars.
• Maintain record-keeping and filing systems and organize documents and correspondence.
• Attend meetings to take, prepare, and distribute minutes as required.
• Contribute to special projects relevant to the role and department.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED