Administrative Asst I - Medical Services

Job/Position DescriptionCome work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living CentersThe state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!The Administrative Assistant I performs entry-level administrative support or technical program assistance work. Work involves disseminating information, maintaining filing systems, and performing internal administrative support work. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Maintains records and files.Assists in preparing, editing, and distributing correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and documents.Assists in planning meetings, conferences, and seminars.Assists in compiling data for charts, graphs, databases, summaries, or reports.Assists with general office duties such as ordering supplies, performing basic bookkeeping work, and assisting with general human resources work.May provide assistance answering and routing phone calls, taking messages, and greeting and directing visitors to the appropriate staff.May assist in the development of administrative or technical assistance policies and procedures.May assist in researching, composing, designing, or editing agency publications.Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsKnowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of computers. Skills in using Microsoft office and Windows environment. Skills in working in an office supporting several staff members.Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment. Initial Screening CriteriaGraduation from high school or equivalent. One year full-time administrative support, general office, clerical, secretarial experience. Acceptable Substitutions: Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required experience.Additional InformationApplicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), N https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=621293 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.