Medical Secretary & Patient Access Specialist

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health seeks a Medical Secretary to support daily practice operations by handling scheduling, patient communications, and administrative tasks. The role requires coordinating provider schedules and ensuring accurate handling of forms and messages.

The ideal candidate brings a high school diploma, at least one year of physician-office experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and EPIC. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• One year of physician practice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EPIC.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Light, accurate keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules appointments for visits, treatments, and procedures.
• Reviews appointment confirmations and manages waitlists.
• Communicates instructions and forms to patients for upcoming visits.
• Obtains authorizations for services as needed.
• Answers calls, takes messages, and routes inquiries to the appropriate staff.
• Handles faxes, mail, and prepares standard letters and forms.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

EPIC EHR

Medical terminology

Communication

Keyboarding

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

NYU Langone Health seeks a Medical Secretary to support daily practice operations by handling scheduling, patient communications, and administrative tasks. The role requires coordinating provider schedules and ensuring accurate handling of forms and messages.

The ideal candidate brings a high school diploma, at least one year of physician-office experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and EPIC. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.