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The Administrative Assistant at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides complex administrative and secretarial support to ensure department efficiency and productivity. This role directly impacts operational effectiveness and supports the Myeloma/Lymphoma team in delivering exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least four years of administrative or secretarial experience, preferably a Bachelor's degree and five years of administrative experience in a hospital/healthcare setting. They must be available to work on-site, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The department seeks someone with prior administrative experience in a hospital or healthcare setting, strong proficiency in Excel, and exceptional accuracy in data entry.

G15 Myeloma/Lymphoma is a specialized inpatient unit providing comprehensive care for patients with hematologic malignancies, including multiple myeloma and lymphoma. Nurses on this unit deliver complex therapies, manage side effects, and provide education and emotional support to patients and families.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:

Minimum $41,000 - Midpoint $51,000 - Maximum $61,000

MD Anderson Offers Our Employees:

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees working 30+ hours per week

• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability coverage

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals

• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs

• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service

• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans

• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and illness-related reduced salary pay program

• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts

• Fertility benefits

• State of Texas longevity pay

• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." Our mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform routine administrative and secretarial duties

• Type abstracts and manuscripts according to specific grant formats

• Maintain calendar for physician/supervisor

• Take, prepare, and distribute meeting minutes

• Make travel arrangements and prepare expense reports

• Maintain complex confidential patient and/or general office files

• Arrange conferences including booking rooms, catering, and equipment

• Compile reports and compose formal and informal correspondence

• Create and format presentations

• Coordinate human resources activities for the department, including processing confidential paperwork and maintaining records

• Monitor and balance company center budget activity, including account review, cost projections, and status reports

• Ensure timely submission of required reports/documents for manuscripts and grants

• May coordinate faculty recruitment, training, or schedules for graduate students and visiting fellows

• Supervise work distribution and processing for clerical area

• Other duties as assigned

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree

Experience Required: Four years of administrative/secretarial experience; with preferred degree, no experience required

Experience Preferred: With Bachelor's degree, five of administrative/secretarial experience in a healthcare setting. Proficiency in Excel and data entry.

Licensure/Certification Required: None

Other Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

Refer to the Position Description for specific ADA requirements and working conditions. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. [http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 177747

* Employment Status: Full-Time

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Days

* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,000

* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,000

* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 61,000

* FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

* Fund Type: Hard

* Work Location: Onsite

* Pivotal Position: Yes

* Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

* Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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