Texas Health and Human Services · 8 hours ago
Administrative Assistant I
San Antonio, TX
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$2,481/mo - $3,404/mo
1+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. They are seeking an Administrative Assistant I to perform entry-level administrative support work, including maintaining filing systems, scheduling meetings, and providing support to medical staff providers.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Disseminating information and maintaining filing systems
Performing administrative support work for medical staff providers, including typing general correspondence for professional scheduling, attending and preparing minutes for professional meetings, case conferences, and dangerous review board meetings
Compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy, transporting documents, and maintaining files for the unit
Scheduling meetings and maintaining a tickler of tasks to be performed for Medical Staff providers and recovery teams
Working under close supervision of the unit Administrative Assistant III and following the directions of the Medical Staff Coordinator
Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation
Creating a schedule of recovery team meetings and ensuring required documentation and patient charts are available in the meetings
Auditing, filing and breaking down medical record documents and prompting completion of documentation tasks to ensure compliance with policy
Providing general clerical support to the unit, including answering phones, taking messages, making copies, and running errands
Qualification
Required
1 (one) year of experience in a field of work related to this position
Acceptable written communication, as evidence by application (required)
Knowledge of electronic medical record (CWS/Avatar)
Ability to pull crystal reports from the medical record and business objects
Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with others
Knowledge of general office practices and operation of standard office equipment and technology
Ability to work with mentally ill patients
Ability to organize and prioritize workload
Must be able to perform TIPPS as required
Ability to read and comprehend; ability to write using correct grammar and spelling; ability to perform simple arithmetic
Knowledge of court procedures and deadlines
Ability to take inventory, organize inventory, and order supplies
Knowledge of taking and typing meeting minutes; ability to complete in a timely manner and meet applicable deadlines
Demonstrates strong ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility
Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position
The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
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