Medical Secretary - Gastro - Multiple Locations

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Medical Secretary to support Gastro operations across multiple locations. The role relies on medical terminology, scheduling, and clerical tasks within a hospital/clinic setting.

Under direct supervision, you will manage calendars, coordinate patient appointments, and assist clinical staff with daily operations, contributing to efficient patient care and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 1 year medical office experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft software programs.
• Experience scheduling appointments/maintaining calendars preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical operations support to clinical department(s).
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendars.
• Assist with clerical tasks and patient communications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Medical Secretary - Gastro - Multiple Locations

• Full-time

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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision from a leader on the Leadership Salary Plan grade up to and including M07, provides medical operations support to appropriate clinical department(s) utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and procedures in a hospital, clinic or laboratory environment and conducts special projects as defined and assigned by department(s).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience within a medical office setting preferred.
• Literacy and experience working with Microsoft Software Programs required.
• Previous experience scheduling appointments/maintaining calendars preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with callers and visitors, and provide information requiring ordinary courtesy and tact.
• Ability to distribute departmental mail and other materials.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

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