Department Assistant - Language Services/Spiritual Care

Talent Area: Administrative Support Full/Part Time: Full time Location: Houston, TX, US Department: Language Services Shift: 7a-4p Job ID: 425307 We’re searching for a Department Assistant who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide departmental support, which could include administrative support for Assistant Directors and/or other faculty/physicians and leaders. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities Answers telephones in a professional manner, takes accurate messages and transfers calls to the appropriate party in a courteous and timely manner. Develops and maintains a system for tracking and restocking office supply inventory that insures a constant and adequate supply of necessary operational supplies required for personnel and for all office machines and store them in an orderly, easily retrievable manner. Coordinates daily general communications functions including 1) timely pick-up, delivery and distribution of departmental mail, accurate preparation of outgoing mail, courier and other mail media items for departmental personnel; 2) reliably handling e-mail and facsimile correspondence as directed Maintains in stock and in an orderly manner the coffee and other food supplies provided by department, and ensures maintenance of general cleanliness of department, including scheduling of routine and/or needed maintenance of facilities (carpets, walls, etc.), machines, etc. Orders and maintains appropriate par levels of office supplies and manages within budget. Completes assigned tasks for onboarding of new employees. Performs other essential job-related functions. Performs scheduling tasks. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required 2 Years Administrative/Secretarial Experience, preferably in a Healthcare Environment Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children’s without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Children's Hospital