Front Desk Clerk-Surgical Associates- Full Time

Henry Ford Health; Saint Clair Shores (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a customer service oriented Administrative Assistant to provide clerical support to patients and staff in a medical setting.

You will greet patients, verify demographics, schedule appointments, enter charges, collect payments, and maintain accurate records. High School diploma or 1 year of related experience required.

This role supports efficient patient flow within a hospital environment and offers opportunities to contribute to quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering courteous patient-centered service in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in handling demographics, scheduling, and basic documentation.
• Ability to enter charges and process payments accurately.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, check in/out, and collect required documentation.
• Verify and enter demographic information and scheduling details.
• Enter, review and submit charges; collect co-pays; reconcile daily reports.
• Provide general office and clerical support to the assigned area.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Clerical skills

Data entry

Education

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable experience

Job description

Works in a customer service capacity providing administrative and clerical support to patients and customers in a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors, checks patients in and out, and obtains necessary documentation. Verifies and enters demographic information.
• Obtains and verifies insurance authorizations/precertification. Completes medical record release requests and schedules/confirms patient appointments.
• Enters, reviews and submits charges for patient procedures and services daily. Collects co-payments and reconciles all daily reports and deposits for accuracy.
• Provides general office and clerical support to assigned area.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.