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Executive Assistant - Primary Care Admin - Full Time/Days - Detroit

Henry Ford Health System
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Aug 22, 2025

Executive Assistant - Primary Care Administration
Shift: Full Time - 40 Hours - Day Shift
Location: Henry Ford Corporate Office - One Ford Place, Detroit, MI 48202

General Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and personal support to a Senior Level Executive or Henry Ford Medical Group Chair. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to anticipate and manage the needs of a dynamic executive office. The Executive Assistant will handle a wide range of confidential and complex administrative responsibilities, serving as a key partner in ensuring the smooth operation of executive-level functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level administrative support, including preparing correspondence, reports, and presentations in final form.
  • Manage calendars, scheduling meetings, conferences, and appointments while prioritizing competing demands.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and prepare detailed itineraries.
  • Organize and oversee events and executive meetings, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Receive and interact with internal and external visitors, maintaining a professional and welcoming presence.
  • Coordinate and oversee special projects, gathering and analyzing data to prepare confidential reports.
  • Perform data entry and management, maintaining accurate records and files.
  • Monitor budgets, track expenses, and perform semi-complex calculations for reporting purposes.
  • Draft and proofread correspondence, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and confidentiality.
  • Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality, exercising sound judgment at all times.

Core Competencies:

  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Organization: Strong organizational skills to maintain order, anticipate needs, and streamline processes.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, email/calendar management systems, and other office technologies.
  • Calendar Management: Expertise in prioritizing and coordinating complex executive calendars.
  • Project Management: Skilled in leading and coordinating special assignments, ensuring timely and successful completion.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Required: High School Diploma/GED.
  • Preferred: Associate's Degree in Business, Secretarial Science, or related field.
  • 5-7 years of progressively responsible administrative experience supporting senior-level leadership.
  • Strong ability to draft, proof, and edit reports, correspondence, and presentations.
  • Proficient typing skills (50+ w.p.m.) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and related software.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a wide range of influential internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proven ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.

Additional Information


  • Organization: Corporate Services
  • Department: Administration
  • Shift: Day Job
  • Union Code: Not Applicable

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