Senior Medical Secretary (FGP) - Manhattan, Ortho

Senior Medical Secretary (FGP) - Manhattan, Ortho

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary : We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Medical Secretary (FGP) - Manhattan, Ortho. In this role, the successful candidate The Senior Medical Secretary performs administrative and surgical coordination tasks to support daily practice operations. This role is responsible for scheduling patient visits and procedures in collaboration with other areas within the Medical Center, handling patient phone calls, and maintaining efficient provider schedules.

Job Responsibilities :

• Schedules appointments for visits, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Reviews appointment confirmation responses and manages waitlists
• Communicates to patients on upcoming scheduled visits, including instructions, preparation, and forms
• Obtains authorizations for services as needed
• Answers calls and takes messages. Addresses questions or routes messages to appropriate contact in a clear and timely manner
• Handles faxes and mail
• Prepares standard letters and forms as needed
• Performs other duties as needed

Administrative Physician and Practice Support :

Patient Experience and Access :

Minimum Qualifications : To qualify you must have a High School diploma. Three years of relevant medical clerical experience. Must include prior physician practice experience and knowledge of medical terminology. Light, accurate keyboarding skills required. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills required.

Preferred Qualifications : Background in computer literacy preferred.