Memorial Hermann

Executive Secretary - The Woodlands

Posted on: 1 Feb 2021

The Woodlands, TX

Job Description

At Memorial Hermann, were about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.

Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

Job Summary

Position performs standard and advanced secretarial and administrative duties for a senior manager or head of a major function (i.e. Operations, Finance, etc.).

Job Description

Executive Secretary The Woodlands

*Full time, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

*3+ years executive level support in the healthcare field required

*Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Licenses/Certifications: (None)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

* Must have three (3) or more years experience supporting senior management
* The ability to take and transcribe dictation is preferred
* Position requires a thorough knowledge of practices and procedures of the function and company policy and procedures.
* Must be able to use personal computer and related software (such as Microsoft, Excel and PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Publisher)
* Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principle Accountabilities

* Types reports, letters, memorandum, and other correspondence for senior manager or head of a major function.
* Takes and transcribes dictation as required.
* May generate and maintain confidential files and reports.
* Answers phones, routes calls, takes messages and greets visitors; coordinates travel arrangements and reservations.
* Opens, sorts and distributes departmental mail.
* Orders office supplies for one or more individuals.
* Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
* Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experience staff.
* Other duties as assigned.

Memorial Hermann

Houston, TX

At Memorial Hermann, we're all about advancing health. Yours.  It begins by redefining healthcare. That means bringing together all aspects of the health system - care delivery, physicians and health solutions to create a truly integrated health system.  Our 5,500 affiliated physicians and more than 26,000 employees practice evidence-based medicine with a relentless focus on quality and patient safety. Our efforts continue to result in national awards and recognition.

One of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.  We offer leading-edge diagnostic technologies and treatment techniques as well as Houston's first health information exchange that shares vital patient data among care providers, helping  to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.

Our Memorial Hermann Physician Network, MHMD, comprises physicians from Memorial Hermann Medical Group, UTHealth and private physicians and specialists. Memorial Hermann Health Solutions' subsidiaries offer comprehensive, integrated health solutions that deliver quality benefits while helping to contain costs. We've proudly served this community for more than 105 years, and contribute some $451 million annually through school-based health centers and other programs. Because at Memorial Hermann, the health of our community is always at the center of what we do.

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