Senior Medical Secretary, Ortho Scheduling

NYU Langone; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Senior Medical Secretary for the Orthopaedic team in Great Neck. The role supports daily practice operations, schedules patient visits and procedures, and coordinates with multiple departments to ensure efficient provider calendars.

The ideal candidate brings solid medical clerical experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong organizational and communication skills to maintain patient satisfaction and smooth workflows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus three years of relevant medical clerical experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to type accurately and efficiently.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient visits, procedures, and treatments with care.
• Manage waitlists and confirm appointments for patients.
• Handle patient calls, messages, and instructions clearly and promptly.
• Obtain authorizations for services as needed.
• Coordinate with teams and maintain provider schedules.
• Prepare letters, forms, and routine documents as required.
• Ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of records and information.
• Assist with training junior staff and guiding registration processes.

Skills

Medical clerical experience

Medical terminology

Keyboarding

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a Senior Medical Secretary for the Orthopaedic team in Great Neck. The role supports daily practice operations, schedules patient visits and procedures, and coordinates with multiple departments to ensure efficient provider calendars.

The ideal candidate brings solid medical clerical experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong organizational and communication skills to maintain patient satisfaction and smooth workflows.