Secretary I-Intake/Scheduler - NYU Langone Health : Job Details

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 is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Secretary I-Intake/Scheduler. The successful candidate will perform a variety of front-end administrative tasks to support practice operations including greeting patients, answering calls, scheduling patient appointments and other administrative duties as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greets patients professionally both in person and on the phone
• Answers patient questions and/or properly refers questions and issues to the appropriate contact
• Optimizes provider schedules and patient access by establishing and maintaining efficient scheduling templates
• Promotes a positive patient experience throughout all patient interactions in person or by phone or other media
• Ensures availability of treatment information by retrieving and updating patient records
• Verifies insurance information and obtains information needed to schedule and bill for services
• Maintains office inventory and equipment by anticipating supply needs and expediting supply orders
• Performs other duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a High School Diploma. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills and strong customer service orientation required. Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and Internet applications required. Light, accurate keyboarding skills required. Ability to complete multiple tasks efficiently and thrive in a team work environment which pursues a positive patient care experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Intermediate knowledge of computer-based scheduling and appointment programs strongly preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.