Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Unit Administrative Assistant

Houston Methodist

At Houston Methodist, the Unit Administrative Assistant (UAA) position performs key functions that support the interprofessional team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. This position assists with the process for transfers or transport for procedures and employs effective communication skills in all interactions and promotes excellent customer relations. The UAA position provides prompt and personalized service to all patients, responding to the nurse call system as appropriate, contacting nursing personnel, and follows through with meeting patient needs. This position oversees multiple priorities and uses organizational skills to maintain an orderly environment and maintains competency requirements for computer medical terminology and other job-related functions, while practicing Patient and Family Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Part Time (24hrs) - Evening Shift

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

  • Two years of secretarial/office, college/vocational training or patient care

  • Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred

  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

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.

  • Ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment (fax, PC, printers, telephones, etc.)

  • Highly proficient computer application skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides prompt and personalized service to all patients. Responds to the nurse call system, contacts nursing personnel as appropriate, and follows through with meeting patient needs. Answers incoming telephone calls for the unit and transfers as appropriate. Facilitates and supports effective throughput with timely communication. Greets patients and visitors to the unit, assisting with directions, information and guidance.

  • Communicates in a positive and effective manner to all health care team members and reports pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner. Escalates issues to staff and leadership as needed. Uses time efficiently, consistently offers assistance, and responds positively to requests for assistance from other team members.

  • Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for turnover/retention/employee satisfaction on unit-based scorecard, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Organizes the unit work flow, paperwork as needed, pro-actively problem-solves, anticipating needs, and managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision. Pull/print daily reports per unit standard, which may include daily shift report, charge nurse reports, handoff reports and/or My Daily Care Plan.

  • Coordinates the requests to Facilities Management/Maintenance and Biomed regarding department needs or broken equipment. Rounds through the unit, per unit expectations, to check for environmental or equipment needs, and other assistance that may be needed. Serves as an in-house courier which may include retrieving blood, hand delivering labs, tele boxes, etc.

  • Assists with calls to physicians and their office, bed management, transfer services or other floors, coordinating with Operations Administrator as needed. Assists with the process for transfers or transport for procedures. Follows up calls for tests and procedures as directed by the nurse as appropriate. Removes the patient from the system upon discharge or transfer.

  • Role models skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to contribute towards improving department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Monitors and addresses noise level of unit to improve or impact patient satisfaction. Responds to patient calls promptly.

  • Reports observations, conditions and problems of patients to licensed personnel to achieve desired patient outcomes. Provides for the privacy of patients and families, keeping the safety of the patient in mind.

  • Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores on the unit-based scorecard, through peer-to-peer accountability. Supports initiatives to prevent conditions such as pressure injuries, patient falls and hospital-acquired infections.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.

  • Monitors and orders supplies to maintain par levels, including all forms needed for the unit, notifying leadership when supplies are reaching a shortage. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.

  • Assists with patient and staffing needs (floats) across the service line or hospital within the scope of their role or validated competencies.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects and shared governance activities. Follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments.

  • Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • WORK ATTIRE

  • Uniform: Yes

  • Scrubs: No

  • Business professional: No

  • 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 No

  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE

  • Two years of secretarial/office, college/vocational training or patient care

  • Prior health care experience and/or medical terminology preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred

  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America's "Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Unit Administrative Assistant in Houston, TX vacancy
  • At Houston Methodist, the Patient Care Assistant/Unit Administrative Assistant (PCA/UAA) position is responsible for performing key functions that support the interprofessional team in delivering high quality, cost-effective care. The PCA/UAA position demonstrates basic... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Work at office
    Shift work

    Houston Methodist

    Houston, TX
    15 days ago
  •  ...Encompass Health - 20180 Chasewood Park Drive [Medical Office Assistant] As an Administrative Assistant at Encompass Health, you'll: Receive and screen visitors and/or telephone calls; Take and relay accurate messages and answer routine inquiries; Perform a wide variety... 
    Suggested
    Work at office
    Immediate start

    Encompass Health

    Houston, TX
    3 days ago
  • $50 - $70 per hour

     ...Remote Administrative Support Assistant / Records ClerkRemotePosition: Remote Administrative Support Assistant / Records ClerkCompany Overview:Evolution Sports Group is a leading sports management company that represents professional athletes and provides comprehensive... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Part time
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Evolution Sports Group

    Houston, TX
    4 days ago
  • $16 - $18 per hour

     ...Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Private practice
    Monday to Friday

    Health Care Support Staffing

    Houston, TX
    1 day ago
  •  ...Job Description Job Description Job Summary: This position is responsible for assisting customers and builders with service or hardware issues. Creates tickets and schedules jobs for technicians for the following day. Responsibilities: ·         Answer incoming... 
    Suggested
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Monday to Friday

    Datasmart/Duncan Security LLC

    Houston, TX
    20 days ago
  • Medical Billing Experience HOPEWELL STAFFING is a supplemental staffing company dedicated to setting a standard in our industry by providing patient centered quality advocates to all our clients. Our clients can look forward to having a top notch medical or allied staff...
    Local area
    Shift work

    DaMar Staffing

    Houston, TX
    4 days ago
  • About the Role: Bee Busy Wellness Center in Houston, TX is looking for a detail-oriented Medical Billing and Coder to join our growing team! In this role, you'll play a vital part in keeping our practice running smoothly by ensuring accurate and timely processing of medical...

    Bee Busy Wellness Center

    Houston, TX
    5 days ago
  • Open iT Inc. is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide direct administrative support to the CEO. The role involves managing communication, scheduling meetings, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication... 
    Work at office

    Open iT Inc.

    Houston, TX
    3 days ago
  •  ...needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including [PCA, Unit Admin Assistant, PCA Specialist]. If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Part time
    Internship
    Second job
    Currently hiring
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Day shift

    Houston Methodist

    Houston, TX
    17 days ago
  • UTHealth Houston is hiring a Professional Coder I to join Revenue Cycle - Charging Code and Capture. The coder will review documentation to assign CPT/HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, and modifiers for clinic and hospital encounters, applying coding rules and guidelines. The role requires...

    UTHealth Houston

    Houston, TX
    4 days ago
  •  ...(CRC) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Minimum of three (3) years HCC experience performing concurrent and retrospective risk adjustment chart reviews required... 

    Apex Health Solutions

    Houston, TX
    5 days ago
  • $22.9k - $30.61k

    Young World Physical Education in Houston, Texas, is seeking a dedicated health services assistant to work under the guidance of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include maintaining routine clinic records, providing first aid, and conducting health screenings. The ideal... 
    Full time

    Young World Physical Education

    Houston, TX
    6 days ago
  • $28 - $30 per hour

     ...employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis... 
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Remote work
    Shift work

    TEKsystems

    Houston, TX
    4 days ago
  • Position: Project Management Administrative Assistant Location: Houston, TX Job Id: 1094 # of Openings: 2 The Project Management Administrative Assistant will be required to provide administrative and clinical trials assistance to the Project Managers on the various... 
    Flexible hours

    DM Clinical Research

    Houston, TX
    6 days ago
  •  ...Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts Applicant Location: Remote USA Only Feed My People Food Bank
    Remote job

    Feed My People Food Bank

    Houston, TX
    5 days ago
  • $34.96k - $43.17k

    Young World Physical Education is hiring a Head Start Secretary in Houston, Texas. This full-time role requires providing clerical support to the Senior Director and Head Start office, along with managing communication within the department. Candidates must possess strong...
    Full time
    Work at office

    Young World Physical Education

    Houston, TX
    5 days ago
  • Job Title All compensation and pay rates are dependent upon skills and experience. PrideStaff is an equal opportunity employer. PrideStaff
    Work at office

    PrideStaff

    Houston, TX
    6 days ago
  •  ...healthcare support team. This is a remote, independent contractor opportunity involving medical claim processing, coding, and administrative support for healthcare providers. We're hiring both experienced professionals and motivated individuals looking to enter the... 
    For contractors
    Remote work
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    Rooted Talent Solutions

    Houston, TX
    2 days ago
  •  ...requirement. ~ One or more of the following credentials are required within 12 months of employment: ~ Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) ~ Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) ~ Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) ~ Certified Coding Specialist-... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Work from home

    US Heart and Vascular

    Houston, TX
    2 days ago
  • Fulltime Medical Coder The team at Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is both passionate about quality behavioral healthcare and compassionate about those we serve. We recognize that emotional, behavioral and chemical dependency problems can affect all areas of ...
    Full time

    Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

    Houston, TX
    3 days ago
  •  ...is compassionate, collaborative, and committed to making a meaningful difference every day. We are seeking a Bilingual Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of our pediatric therapy clinic. In this role, you will provide essential administrative... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Monday to Friday

    MedCare Pediatric

    Houston, TX
    14 hours ago
  •  ...of one of our outpatient or hospital facilities-and use your administrative skills to impact the lives of our patients and their families....  ...department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning. Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling. Assist... 
    Work at office

    Fresenius Medical Care

    Houston, TX
    4 days ago
  • $21.5 - $23 per hour

     ...Clinic Administrative Assistant The Clinic Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support to Student Health...  ...with vendor quotes for equipment repairs, and help track unit budget data Reviews patient data to help identify trends... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Work at office
    Monday to Friday

    Rice University

    Houston, TX
    5 days ago
  •  ...and coding education inservices as well as takes initiative to assist others and shares knowledge with the appropriate stakeholders....  ...Technician (AHIMA) RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS... 
    Apprenticeship
    Work experience placement
    Live in
    Work at office

    Houston Methodist

    Houston, TX
    3 days ago
  •  ...Administrative Assistant A Better Bail Bond is the premiere bail bond company in Houston, Texas. Our 30+ years of experience qualifies us as experts in the bail bond industry, nationwide. Though we may seem like a small company with multiple offices, we are actually... 
    Work at office

    A Better Bail Bond

    Houston, TX
    3 days ago
  •  ...the Galleria that’s looking for an Office Manager/Executive Assistant who thrives on ownership and takes pride in running a polished...  ...processes and improve operational efficiency Provide hands‑on administrative support to senior leadership Manage calendars, scheduling,... 
    Work at office
    Relocation

    MK Search

    Houston, TX
    2 days ago
  •  ...behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services...  ...subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being. Take advantage of... 
    Work experience placement
    Work at office
    Local area

    The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

    Houston, TX
    6 days ago
  • $41.6k - $52k

     ...HSSE Admin Assistant-Temporary Duration: ~6 months Location: Houston, TX 77049 Pay: $20-$25 Shift: 8am-5pm M-F Start...  ...This role provides administrative and coordination support to the HSSE (Health, Safety, Security... 
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Shift work

    EnerStaff LLC

    Houston, TX
    4 days ago
  • Job Description Job Description Certified Medical Coder Location: Houston, TX 77024 Work Arrangement: Hybrid Duration: 13 Weeks Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Certified Medical Coder with strong expertise in outpatient Neurosurgery...

    Compu-Vision - South

    Houston, TX
    10 days ago
  • $39.69k - $47.67k

     ...organized, detail-oriented, and proactive administrative professional to support a wide range of...  ...’s success. The administrative assistant reports to the Bioengineering Executive...  ...operations, and process coordination across the unit. Generates routine communications; coordinates... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Work at office

    Rice University

    Houston, TX
    4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Unit Administrative Assistant. Be the first to apply!