Sr Administrative Assistant - Surgery - (Medical Center)

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Administrative Assistant position is responsible for applying expertise to perform a variety of non-clinical administrative support tasks including scheduling, coordination, and follow-up tasks for meetings, events, and professional travel; managing of calendars; preparing documents and presentation materials; processing invoices and reimbursements; composing and/or transcribing correspondence/documents; supporting department projects/activities; creating and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, answering telephones and providing related follow-through. This position demonstrates proficient use of computer hardware and software, telecommunication, and other office equipment and ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously. The Sr Administrative Assistant position is accountable for ensuring accuracy and completeness through attention to detail. This position supports an individual/department or multiple individuals/departments.

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

• Possesses high-level skills in organization, customer service, professionalism, interpersonal relations, written and oral communication

• Proficient application of English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure

• Ability to prioritize, frequently and quickly shift tasks, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment

• Exhibits initiative, proficiency, and adaptability to optimize the time of those supported

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; a commitment to quality and excellence in service; confidentiality; and professionalism

• Demonstrates effective and appropriate decision-making, judgment, and confidentiality as well as attention to detail and follow-through

• Demonstrates ability to work alone and with a team

• Demonstrates proficient use of computer hardware and software, telecommunication, and other office equipment with the ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

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

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 No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

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.