Medical Secretary & Scheduling Specialist

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

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospitals in Astoria seeks a Medical Secretary to support daily practice operations, schedule visits and procedures, handle patient calls, and maintain provider calendars. The role involves coordinating with various departments, ensuring timely communication, and upholding patient experience standards.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma, at least one year of physician practice experience, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• One year of prior physician practice experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Preferred: EPIC EHR experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient visits, procedures, and treatments.
• Handles patient phone calls, messages, and coordination of care.
• Obtains authorizations for services as needed.
• Manages faxes, mail, and standard letters/forms.
• Supports physician calendars and patient access activities.
• Ensures HIPAA-compliant handling of records and disclosures.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

NYU Langone Hospitals in Astoria seeks a Medical Secretary to support daily practice operations, schedule visits and procedures, handle patient calls, and maintain provider calendars. The role involves coordinating with various departments, ensuring timely communication, and upholding patient experience standards.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma, at least one year of physician practice experience, and knowledge of medical terminology.