Administrative Assistant

Overview

Date:
May 28, 2026

Location:

TERRELL, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Administrative Assistant I
Job Title: Administrative Asst I
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Adm Acute Care Psych  Psychology
Posting Number: 17433
Closing Date: 06/27/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $2,481.75 - $3,404.91
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Terrell State Hospital
Job Location City: TERRELL
Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN
Other Locations: Terrell
MOS Codes: ,,,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN
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• The Administrative Assistant I performs journey level clerical work in areas such as record keeping, inventory control, statistics, employment, time recording, purchasing, mail processing, data entry, physician/clinical support, and other duties as assigned, appropriate to work in the department or program.
• Work involves handling correspondences and documents, maintaining filing and data input, and general administrative support duties. Will assist training others as needed. Works under general supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a support role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. The position or job tasks may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location, as needs of the hospital require.

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy, and performs other duties as assigned.
• Produces, reviews and proofs correspondence, reports, records and other related forms. Compiles, organizes and tabulates data.
• Receives, stamps, and delivers mail; receptionist; maintains office equipment; retrieves PIAs as needed; types letters/reports for Physicians/Clinical staff as needed. Performs routine clerical duties as assigned/needed.
• Maintain adequate supplies for the unit. Prepare emergency orders for supplies as needed. Prepares and submits work orders as needed/requested;
  Follows up on work order status;
  Provides clear communication between the unit and maintenance department.
• Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

• Knowledge of office procedures and basic clerical duties.
• Ability to organize information both orally and in writing.
• Ability to construct and/or utilize and/or evaluation various databases effectively.
• Ability to communicate articulately and tactfully orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks independently.
• Ability to effectively use automated office systems, equipment and basic computer software.
• Ability to work with computer programs.

• Current valid Texas Drivers License in good standing.

• At least one (1) year of continuous work experience required.
• One (1) year of work experience in clerical or secretarial duties preferred.

• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client…