Medical Secretary
Henry Ford Health•Plymouth, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Secretary provides essential medical operations support to clinical departments, using knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. Working under direct supervision, the secretary assists with daily operations and special projects to support the smooth functioning of a hospital, clinic, or laboratory environment. The position is in the Primary Care department at Henry Ford Medical Center – Plymouth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Literacy and experience working with Microsoft software programs.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a medical office setting.
- Previous experience scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars.
- Professional resilience and an even temper when interacting with anxious or frustrated patients in high-stress healthcare environments.
- Ability to adapt under pressure while shifting between administrative duties, high-volume phone lines, and face-to-face patient care.
- Ability to work autonomously, anticipate and resolve operational backlogs, and maintain meticulous attention to detail in documentation.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical operations support to clinical departments using medical terminology and procedures.
- Conduct special projects as assigned by the department.
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
- Communicate with callers and visitors, providing courteous and tactful information.
- Distribute departmental mail and other materials as needed.
Benefits
- Career growth through collaboration and mission-driven work.
- Continuous learning opportunities.
- Professional development support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
