Medical Coordinator - Manhattan Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is hiring a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Coordinator to join our patient care team. You’ll help ensure a smooth, welcoming clinical experience for patients and families—from check-in to check-out.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant healthcare or patient-facing experience. You will work onsite in a clinical environment, performing basic tasks like taking vital signs and assisting with scheduling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in healthcare, customer service, or patient-facing role.
• Ability to work onsite in a clinical environment, including basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for our patients in the outpatient clinic setting.
• Support clinic operations through patient scheduling, registration, and flow management.
• Provide hands‑on assistance with preparing exam rooms, rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and reviewing/updating allergies/pharmacy/medication lists as needed.
• Facilitate timely and clear communication between patients, providers, and the team.
• Maintain MSK’s standards for cleanliness, safety, and infection control are met.
• Serve as an advocate for patient comfort, access, and satisfaction throughout the care journey.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Communication & Teamwork

Organization & Efficiency

Multitasking & Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is hiring a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Coordinator to join our patient care team. In this key role, you’ll help ensure a smooth, welcoming clinical experience for patients and families—from check-in to check-out.

Schedule:

10-hour shifts, 4 days/week. Hours vary between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm (Monday-Friday, occasional weekends). Schedules are provided one week in advance, and flexibility between shifts is expected.

Role Overview:

• Serve as the first point of contact for our patients in the outpatient clinic setting.
• Support clinic operations through patient scheduling, registration, and flow management.
• Provide hands‑on assistance with preparing exam rooms, rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and reviewing/updating allergies/pharmacy/medication lists as needed.
• Facilitate timely and clear communication between patients, providers, and the team.
• Maintain MSK’s standards for cleanliness, safety, and infection control are met.
• Serve as an advocate for patient comfort, access, and satisfaction throughout the care journey.

Key Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in a healthcare, customer service, or patient-facing role.
• Ability to work onsite in a clinical environment, including performing basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs.

Core Skills:

• Patient-Centered Care: Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and culturally sensitive; skilled in supporting acutely ill patients in high‑stress situations.
• Communication & Teamwork: Strong communicator with proven ability to collaborate across clinical and administrative teams; adaptable to changing environments.
• Organization & Efficiency: Highly organized and detail‑oriented; excels in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Multitasking & Flexibility: Comfortable in fast‑paced settings; able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and a positive demeanor.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in EMR systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and email platforms; quick to learn new systems.

Healthcare Commitment:

Passionate about improving the patient experience and supporting high-quality clinical care through administrative excellence.

Additional Information:

• Location: We have multiple clinic locations across the Upper East Side in Manhattan. The exact location will be determined after the recruitment process.
• Training: 3 weeks of classroom training at the beginning of employment from Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.
• Employees in this role are required to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and must be fit-tested for N95 respirators as part of MSK’s safety protocols.

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• Benefits Pay Range: $24.05 - $36.21 FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Closing:
• MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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