Administrative Assistant I
Trinity Health · Ypsilanti, MI · 2 mo ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Full-time, day shift position located at Trinity Health Ann Arbor in the Michigan Heart – Pacemaker Clinic.
About the Role
In support of a team of physicians, mid-level providers, and Triage RNs, performs administrative duties and responsibilities. Primary contact is with physicians, RNs, internal staff, managers, and patients, answering questions by referencing routine sources.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with DAILYPAY
- Benefits effective Day One (no waiting periods)
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
- Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to teams of physicians, mid-level providers, and Triage RNs in a fast-paced environment.
- Independently manages daily schedules and coordinates multiple provider calendars using scheduling software (e.g., EPM and Outlook).
- Performs general secretarial duties such as copying, collating, running errands, assembling/distributing packets, mailings, and memos.
- Coordinates arrangements for physician meetings, including scheduling, catering, preparing materials/agendas, recording minutes, and follow-up.
- Handles confidential and highly sensitive information daily.
- Anticipates team needs and develops action plans to resolve daily challenges with discretion.
- Manages high-volume patient and physician calls, working closely with Team RNs to address inquiries, process test results, and act as a patient advocate.
- Schedules patient appointments, requiring attention to detail, medical terminology, insurance verification, and eligibility.
- Schedules and coordinates cardiology testing as needed.
- Maintains accurate patient demographics in the EHR/EPM, including insurance information.
- Monitors Triage task box to ensure all requests and follow-up questions are addressed.
- Composes patient correspondence as needed.
- Provides support for front desk, procedure schedulers, and call center regarding policy and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0–3 years of administrative support experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).
- Basic knowledge of administrative functions, department policies, and medical terminology for transcription.
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Normal office environment.
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds, bending, standing, and walking.
- Ability to work independently in a detail-oriented, multi-tasking environment with deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with staff, managers, visitors, and patients.
- Tact and discretion in all internal and external interactions.