Lead Administrative Support- Dental Clinic

Henry Ford Health; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI is seeking a Lead-Administrative Support to organize, coordinate, and maintain clerical functions within the department. You will ensure smooth office operations and support department procedures to boost efficiency.

The role emphasizes scheduling, communication, billing support, and supervision of clerical staff, contributing to a productive healthcare environment and mission-driven work at Henry Ford Health.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or clerical support roles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial responsibilities including telephone coverage, typing, filing, and mail distribution.
• Interpret and communicate changes related to department procedures and office functions.
• Assist in scheduling, registration, and billing as needed.
• Develop and recommend general office procedures to provide clerical support.
• Participate in selection, orientation, development, and scheduling of clerical staff.
• Help manage office operating costs within budgetary constraints.

Skills

Administrative support

Clerical skills

Organization

Communication

Job description

Role Overview

As the Lead-Administrative Support, you will play a crucial role in organizing, coordinating, and maintaining clerical functions for your department. You¿ll ensure smooth office operations, support departmental procedures, and contribute to a productive work environment. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and success of the team, making you an essential part of our healthcare mission.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Perform all secretarial responsibilities, including telephone coverage, typing, filing, duplicating correspondence, mail distribution, and maintaining various reports.
• Interpret and communicate changes and updates related to department procedures and office functions.
• Assist in scheduling, registration, and billing as needed.
• Develop and recommend general office procedures to provide necessary clerical support.
• Participate in the selection, orientation, development, education, and scheduling of clerical and ancillary support staff.
• Help manage office operating costs within established budgetary constraints.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or clerical support roles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with office management and budgeting.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, you¿ll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.