Senior Administrative Assistant

Texas Children's Medical Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

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?

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent Required
5 Years Secretarial Experience Required

Nice To Haves

Medical and College Background

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