Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202400394S Title Administrative Assistant III - Medical Receptionist (Conroe, TX) FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 4. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdfOccupational Category Clerical Department COM Clinical Practice Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 12/02/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Associates degree in related field preferred. Two years of relevant clerical experience or experience in a related field. Experience with electronic medical records and insurance verification preferred. Proficiency in communicating in Spanish strongly preferred. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Position located in Conroe, Texas. Nature & Purpose of Position Performs complex clerical duties and specialist services for the Sam Houston State University Physicians Clinic. Primary Responsibilities Performs complex clerical functions to include data and document processing and provides general customer service. Answers correspondence and types letters, memorandums, reports, and other materials. Performs data entry, verifies data and files, and maintains files. Performs receptionist duties, directs phones and walk-in customers, and schedules appointments. Runs standard reports. Solves routine problems to complete tasks of a repetitive nature. Receives and distributes mail. Assembles and organizes materials. Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs specialist duties. Maintain patient and staff confidentiality according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations. Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors programs or services. Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Coordinates and schedules appointments and activities. Interprets policies and procedures. Compiles, tracks, and reviews data and reports. Attends meetings. Prepares, reviews, revises, and distributes reports, documents, and correspondence. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Requires basic knowledge of general clerical functions. May require the ability to perform word processing. Requires accuracy in finding files, entering facts or figures, and operating of office equipment.
Maintains contacts with personnel. Requires general knowledge of standard office functions. Requires good knowledge of procedures and practices. Must be able to use standard office software. Must be able to apply policies and procedures and solve routine problems of a repetitive nature.
Position located in Conroe, Texas.
Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor. Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41631 EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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