Administrative Secretary - Behavioral Health - Full Time - Days

About the role

This full-time, onsite position in Detroit supports the Behavioral Health Department by alleviating administrative burden from clinical leaders to improve productivity and increase patient access.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (fully onsite).

Responsibilities

• Performs secretarial duties such as typing routine correspondence and forms, maintaining files, and distributing mail.
• Uses discretion and judgment when screening visitors and telephone calls.
• Makes necessary grammatical or spelling changes in correspondence.
• Organizes own workload to meet established priorities.
• Manages complex calendars and schedules appointments.
• Distributes departmental mail and other materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Three or more years of administrative support experience, preferably supporting healthcare, clinical, or executive leaders.
• One year of experience within an office setting preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Literacy and experience working with Microsoft Software Programs.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with callers and visitors, providing information requiring ordinary courtesy and tact.