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Marsha Howe-James

Henry Ford Health System
30
years of professional experience

Proactive Administrative Professional experienced in patient record management and effective problem-solving. Enhanced operational efficiency and patient satisfaction through strong communication skills and support of onboarding efforts. Committed to delivering value within fast-paced healthcare environments.

Work History

Senior Administrative Secretary

1 Year 3 Months
Henry Ford Health System | 03.2025 - 06.2026
  • Managed incoming communications and prioritized urgent requests effectively.
  • Processed medication prior authorizations for five primary care locations.
  • Processed medication prior authorizations for 5 Primary Care locations, facilitating timely patient care.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes for new administrative staff, enhancing integration and support for new hires.

Administrative Secretary

11 Months
Henry Ford Health System | 10.2024 - 09.2025
  • Coordinated medication and high-tech radiology prior authorizations for 3 primary care sites, ensuring timely approvals.
  • Managed phone inquiries and directed calls to appropriate personnel, enhancing communication flow.
  • Delivered comprehensive administrative support to executive team, handling filing, faxing, photocopying, and scanning documents efficiently.
  • Assisted three primary care sites in processing medication and high-tech radiology prior authorizations efficiently.

Medical Assistant Coordinator

7 Years 5 Months
Henry Ford Hospital | 05.2017 - 10.2024
  • Coordinated patient appointments and optimized scheduling for primary care to enhance patient access.
  • Facilitated effective communication between patients, physicians, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless care.
  • Supported medical staff with administrative tasks and addressed patient inquiries to improve service delivery.
  • Assisted in maintaining patient records and ensuring accuracy of information.
  • Facilitated referrals to specialists.
  • Trained new staff on office procedures and electronic health record systems.
  • Trained new staff members on proper use of medical equipment or software applications used in the office setting.
  • Coordinated referrals to medical specialists to streamline patient care.

Medical Assistant

21 Years 2 Months
Henry Ford Hospital | 03.1996 - 05.2017
  • Administered patient care, including vital signs monitoring and medication administration.
  • Assisted healthcare providers with examinations and procedures to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated patient appointments, ensuring efficient scheduling and follow-up processes.
  • Maintained accurate electronic health records, improving data retrieval for clinical staff.

Education

Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant

Carnegie Insituite | Troy, MI | 09-1992

All 4 semesters, 1992] - Dean's List

  • All 4 semesters, 1992 - Honor Roll

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Oakland Community College | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 09-1988

Skills

Healthcare compliance
HIPAA compliance
EHR software utilization
Records management
Customer service
Relationship management
Document management
Inventory management
Effective problem solving
Highly detail-oriented
Adaptability in tasks
Team collaboration

Timeline

Senior Administrative Secretary

Henry Ford Health System
03.2025 - 06.2026Read More

Administrative Secretary

Henry Ford Health System
10.2024 - 09.2025Read More

Medical Assistant Coordinator

Henry Ford Hospital
05.2017 - 10.2024Read More

Medical Assistant

Henry Ford Hospital
03.1996 - 05.2017Read More

Oakland Community College

Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts
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Carnegie Insituite

Certified Medical Assistant from Medical Assistant
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Marsha Howe-James