Healthcare Office Assistant – Pediatric Surgery Support

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking an Office Assistant in a Plastic Surgery setting. The role involves clerical support, handling patient information, and coordinating insurance details in a hospital environment.

The position emphasizes privacy, accuracy, and professionalism, with responsibilities ranging from creating documents to managing records and supporting clinical staff. Experience in medical offices is preferred, with a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical training in medical office/secretarial procedures preferred.
• 1–2 years of progressively responsible administrative/clerical work experience.
• 1–2 years of college courses toward an associate's degree in business/secretarial field preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and maintain patient activity records.
• Obtain and dispense insurance information and handle front-desk duties.
• Assist in preparing reports, rosters, and administrative documents.
• Prepare meeting agendas and record minutes for supervisors and staff.
• Review patient charts for completeness and assist with scheduling and discharge summaries.
• Support clerical staff training and inventory of office supplies.

Skills

High school diploma

Medical office experience

Typing

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in business/secretarial science or related field

Job description

Tenet Healthcare is seeking an Office Assistant in a Plastic Surgery setting. The role involves clerical support, handling patient information, and coordinating insurance details in a hospital environment.

The position emphasizes privacy, accuracy, and professionalism, with responsibilities ranging from creating documents to managing records and supporting clinical staff. Experience in medical offices is preferred, with a strong attention to detail.