Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Healths robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Summary
The Executive Assistant provides support and assistance to Senior Vice President or above that ensure effective use of time and productive interactions with staff and the public. Handles a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks involving the clerical, administrative function, research, and management roles. Responsible for schedule management, office management, communication liaison, information preparation, company records management, data analysis, and representing the executive to others. Handles confidential information and communications. Full comprehension of company's operation and procedures. May also be responsible for training and supervising lower level clerical staff. Uses discretion and judgement and knowledge of organization to facilitate the executive's activities.

Minimum Qualifications

School Education: High School Diploma or GED. Some college or formal business school preferred.

Work Experience: Seven (7) years secretarial or administrative experience, with 5 years of senior management or executive level experience.

Communication Skills: Writing /Correspondence, Writing /Reports

Proficiencies: Typing 30 WPM, MS Word, P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Transcription

Other Requirements:
- Advanced level PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite, MS Access, and Outlook. PeopleSoft skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with physicians, administrators, and department heads on behalf of the EVP