Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $28 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Los Fresnos, TX

Amergis is searching for a qualified Administrative Assistant for an ICE detention center.

Jobduties:

The Administrative Assistant (AA) provides administrative support directly for the Health Services Administrator (HSA) and Assistant Health Services Administrator(s) (AHSA) in support of the ICE and IHSC mission. The AA by nature of their role is exposed to sensitive and private information and as such is required to maintain strict confidentiality of all records, including medical and personnel records, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), personnel issues and other sensitive office matters. The AA is responsible for duties and responsibilities that are commonly associated with an Administrative Assistant role in the health care industry (for example: drafting official documents, creating and maintaining various files and schedules).

Requirededucation and experience:

Degreeissuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognizedby the U.S. Department of Education

Associates Degree preferred; however a High School Diploma is minimally acceptable criteria.

1. Minimum of one year of direct experience with, and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word®, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

2. Minimum of one-year experience preferably in a healthcare setting as an Administrative Assistant, where the processing of electronic medical/health records and scheduling of medical appointments, such as radiology procedures, specialty consults, follow-up appointments, and surgical procedures was part of the daily responsibilities.

RequiredCertification:

Maintains Heartsaver® CPR AED certification through the American Heart Association®. Must include hands-on training and practice with an instructor and a mannequin.

Inaddition to Amergis' standard benefits package, we are offering the following:

· 2 weeks paid vacation

· Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave

· 11 paid federal holidays (regardless of working on the holiday)

· An additional $5.42/hour up to 40 hours per week

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Admin

Job Function: Admin | Administrative Assistant | Administrative Assistant

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0709

Contract Duration: 52

Pay Rate: $28 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-13T18:17:17