Executive Assistant - Edinburg- South Texas Health System
UHS
Summary
Provides administrative support which includes scheduling, tracking, and report information. Provides clerical support which includes typing, answering calls, and opening mail. May schedule and prepare agenda for meetings and keep the minutes for meetings. May handle material of a confidential nature. Composes, types and files routine correspondence.
Job description
Position Summary
Provides administrative support which includes scheduling, tracking, and report information. Provides clerical support which includes typing, answering calls, and opening mail. May schedule and prepare agenda for meetings and keep the minutes for meetings. May handle material of a confidential nature. Composes, types and files routine correspondence.
Qualifications
- Three to four years secretarial experience, preferable in the hospital field in an administrative or executive office.
- Must be knowledgeable of Microsoft Office products or similar computer software.
- Verbal ability is needed to communicate with employees and guests of the hospital.
- Knowledge of English grammar in order to type and proofread letters, minutes and reports.
- Must type at least 60 words per minute.
- Knowledge of shorthand or speed writing helpful in taking minutes.
- Temperament must be versatile with a pleasing personality.
- Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Education / Licensure
- High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education required.
- Prefer a minimum of two years college or specialized training from a business or secretarial school.
Requirements
- Three to four years secretarial experience, preferable in the hospital field in an administrative or executive office
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office products or similar computer software
- Verbal ability to communicate with employees and guests of the hospital
- Knowledge of English grammar to type and proofread letters, minutes and reports
- Must type at least 60 words per minute
- Knowledge of shorthand or speed writing helpful in taking minutes
- Versatile temperament with a pleasing personality
- Commitment and adherence to Compliance Program and Code of Conduct
- High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education required
- Prefer a minimum of two years college or specialized training from a business or secretarial school
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.