Administrative Asst

Posting 21798
-Posted
09/23/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Max Sec Psych  Psychiatry

- Office and Administrative Support

- Vernon State Hospital

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) -a. $1 - $2999 per month

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 Asst I

Job Title: Administrative Asst I

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Max Sec Psych  Psychiatry

Posting Number: 21798

Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support

Salary Range: $2,606.00-$3,404.91

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-09

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: None

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

Other Locations: Vernon

MOS Codes: ,,,6046,15P,3F5X1,420A,42A,56M,68G,741X,8A200,AZ,LS,LSS,MC,PERS,PS,RP,SN YN,YNS

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Serves as a receptionist for the program administrative office. Answers and directs telephone calls when required. Takes messages in a clear and accurate manner. Greets visitors to the program and model's professional behavior. Fills in preformed documents maintaining accuracy and files approved documents in appropriate database or cabinet. Prepares daily calendar information as requested. 30%

Sorts and files correspondence, reports, purchase orders, summaries, manuals, vouchers, records and other related forms such as daily census, staff or individuals in care activity, other reports as required by department. Compiles, organizes and tabulates data; performs calculations and prepares reports for managers as required such as department inventories such as medical supplies and publications. 25%

Assists in maintaining adequate supplies for the unit. Prepares emergency packages for department supplies as needed. Adequately and appropriately record and process all received purchases.…