Clerical Coordinator - FT Cypress

At Houston Methodist, the Clerical Coordinator position is responsible for providing administrative support to the department while executing daily operations efficiently and accurately and performing duties of other office staff. In addition to providing oversight of department resources to align with budgetary goals and objectives, as appropriate, this position is responsible for coordinating projects and work as assigned, which may include scheduling and organizing meetings, coordinating department activities, preparing presentations, processing documents, e.g. medical records, etc., as needed. Additional duties for the Clerical Coordinator position may require considerable experience, skill and knowledge of organization's policies and practices, operating a personal computer and utilizing software applications for word processing, presentations and databases. The Clerical Coordinator position requires the ability to coordinate and complete projects with minimal supervision and must be capable of working independently or as part of a team.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Conducts self in a professional manner at all times

• Strong analytical skills

• Demonstrates a learning attitude toward solving problems, using good reasoning and judgment in a high stress environment

• Well-developed skills using independent judgment

• Demonstrates a positive demeanor, good verbal and written communication skills, and strong multi-tasking abilities

• Ability to work with peers in a team situation

• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

• Ability to collaborate with management, medical staff, and employees at all levels within the organization

• Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities

• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

• Knowledge of current software(s) and computer systems relevant to facility management work orders systems required.

• Comprehensive knowledge of physician referral protocol and hospital policies and procedures

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.