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Executive Assistant

Harris Health System
  • Houston, TX
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Community Health Choice, Inc. (Community) is a non-profit managed care organization (MCO), licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. Through its network of more than 10,000 providers and 94 hospitals, Community serves over 400,000 Members with the following programs:

    ' Medicaid State of Texas Access Reform (STAR) program for low-income children and pregnant women

    ' Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the children of low-income parents, which includes CHIP Perinatal benefits for unborn children of pregnant women who do not qualify for Medicaid STAR

    ' Health Insurance Marketplace Plans that offer individual health coverage that includes preventive care, emergency services, prescription drugs, and hospitalization available to all, regardless of pre-existing conditions.

    ' Community Health Choice (HMO D-SNP), a Medicare Advantage Dual Special Needs plan for people with both Medicare and Medicaid that combines Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, and Medicaid benefits with additional health benefits like dental, vision, transportation, and more.

    Improving Members' experiences is at the heart of every Community position. We strive every day to make sure that our Members have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve.

    Community is accredited by URAC for its health plan operations. We offer care management programs for asthma, diabetes, and high-risk pregnancy. An affiliate of the Harris Health System (Harris Health), Community is financially self-sufficient and receives no financial support from Harris Health or from Harris County taxpayers.

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Executive Assistant provides advanced, high level administrative and operational support to two Chief level executives while reporting to the Manager, Administrative Operations. This role is essential to the effective functioning of the Executive Administration team and contributes directly to the organizations mission of improving the health and well being of underserved Texans. The Executive Assistant ensures efficient executive workflows, manages complex and confidential information, and facilitates strong coordination across departments.

    Responsibilities include managing sophisticated calendars, preparing executivelevel correspondence, reports, and presentations, supporting cross functional initiatives, and maintaining smooth day o day operations for assigned executives. The position requires exceptional professionalism, discretion, critical thinking, and the ability to independently prioritize and resolve challenges in a fast paced, mission, driven environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a solution oriented mindset, strong judgment, and the ability to represent the Executive Administration function with integrity and excellence.

    JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

    Executive Administrative Support

    Provides high-level administrative support to two Chiefs, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and correspondence.

    Prepares presentations, reports, and briefing materials aligned with organizational priorities.

    Screens and prioritizes communication, ensuring timely follow-up and alignment with executive needs.

    Departmental & Cross-Functional Coordination

    Coordinates workflows between the Chiefs, Manager of Administrative Operations, and internal departments.

    Tracks deadlines, deliverables, and action items across multiple teams.

    Supports initiatives related to quality improvement, health equity, and operational performance

    Project & Program Support

    Assists with executive-led projects, including research, data gathering, and document preparation.

    Supports activities related to NCQA, HHSC, CMS, and internal audits.

    Help coordinate cross-functional initiatives that impact members and provider experience.

    Meeting & Event Support

    Coordinates executive meetings, retreats, and internal events.

    Assists with planning, coordinating, and execution of all organizational events.

    Prepares agendas, minutes, and follow-up documentation.

    Administrative Operations

    Supports procurement, contract routing, and budget tracking for assigned executives.

    Ensure compliance with organizational policies and documentation standards.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelor's degree required.

    Post-Secondary level education preferred.

    Professional certification such as CAP, PACE, or PMP preferred.

    Advanced training in executive communications, business operations, or project coordination preferred.

    Work Experience (Years and Area): Minimum 7+ years of experience providing executive support to C-level leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment required.

    Experience supporting multiple executives in a Medicaid MCO or health plan

    Experience in healthcare, managed care, or nonprofit environments

    Management Experience (Years and Area): None Experience coordinating small workgroups or project tasks

    Software Proficiencies: Microsoft 365 proficiency: Outlook (complex executive calendaring), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive.

    Advanced SharePoint usage (document governance, cross functional collaboration).

    Adobe Acrobat (advanced editing, redaction, document assembly)

    Extensive experience with an enterprise HCM for executive travel/expense management, budget submissions, and procurement workflows.

    Experience with enterprise systems for time management, approvals, and workflow tracking.

    Experience with enterprise HCM, payroll systems and ticketing systems. Able to Initiate/track requests, run basic reports, maintain data accuracy, coordinate approvals.

    Advanced use of Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools to prepare executive communications, summaries, and briefing materials.

    Other: Superior organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

    Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

    Strong executive presence, decision making capability, and attention to detail.

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Bilingual (English/Spanish).

    Experience supporting executive level initiatives, strategic projects, and cross functional deliverables.

    Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to improve executive workflows and efficiency

    COMPETENCIES

    Analytical Thinking

    Attention to Detail

    Planning and Organizing

    Taking Initiative

    Additional competencies

    Analytical Thinking

    Attention to Detail

    Planning and Organizing

    Taking Initiative

    INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

    Communicates with confidence and professionalism at all levels, including executives and external partners.

    Demonstrates exceptional discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgement with highly sensitive information.

    Builds positive relationships across the organization. Works collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission driven environment.

    Anticipates needs, manages expectations, and navigates complex interpersonal dynamics.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
    Year Founded1966
    Websitehttps://www.harrishealth.org/en/pages/home.aspx

    About Company

    Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes. Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Established by voter referendum to enhance the level of charity care available in the community, Harris Health System has often received national recognition for serving those in need and for its achievements in operational excellence, such as being named to the 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Most Wired Hospitals lists by the American Hospital Association's Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Additionally, Harris Health System is pleased that each of its three hospitals: Ben Taub, Lyndon B. Johnson and Quentin Mease - achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • C-Level Managementunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Community Healthunmatched
    • Content Management Systems (CMS)unmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Diabetesunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Executive Assistant Skills unmatched
    • Expense Managementunmatched
    • Financial Supportunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcare Qualityunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Managed Careunmatched
    • Medicaidunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Microsoft SharePointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)unmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Operational Communicationsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Operations Planningunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
    • Plan Meetingsunmatched
    • Prepare Correspondenceunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC)unmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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