Surgical Scheduler & Patient Care Coordinator

Summit Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k savings plan

FSA

Job summary

VillageMD is seeking a detail‑oriented medical front desk assistant in New York. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, and manage admissions for office visits and procedures, ensuring smooth patient flow and timely communications.

The role requires strong English communication, data accuracy, and familiarity with EHR systems. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Accurate data entry skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families and schedule appointments and admissions.
• Answer calls promptly and route to appropriate staff.
• Schedule tests, referrals, and future visits as directed by physicians.
• Maintain on-call schedules and physician contact information.
• Prepare charts for new patients and ensure proper record placement.
• Verify and update patient information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support office operations including filing, faxing and mailings.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

English proficiency

Medical office experience

Records management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Practice Management System

Job description

VillageMD is seeking a detail‑oriented medical front desk assistant in New York. You will greet patients, schedule appointments, and manage admissions for office visits and procedures, ensuring smooth patient flow and timely communications.

The role requires strong English communication, data accuracy, and familiarity with EHR systems. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are provided.