Medical Secretary

About NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care across virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. As a major regional healthcare resource, we are deeply committed to medical education and research, providing a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.

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 individual skills, ideas, and knowledge, fostering an environment where everyone belongs.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Secretary for the Endo/Urology department in Garden City. In this role, you will serve as a vital support system for our practice physicians and management, ensuring the smooth operation of the department.

You will be the hub of information flow, managing the organization and maintenance of patient records, scheduling, and correspondence. Your day will involve coordinating the patient journey from initial appointment scheduling and insurance verification to the maintenance of medical charts and reports. You will play a key role in supporting special procedures, collecting data for monthly reports, and ensuring that all necessary referrals and authorizations are obtained to facilitate patient care.

Why Join Us

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. We are an institution you can be proud of, where you will feel good about devoting your time and talents. We are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to enhance your overall quality of life.

Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether you are developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. Beyond standard benefits, employees have access to financial security resources, a generous time-off program, and employee resource groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees enjoy our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

Hiring Process and Application

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. We require applications to be completed online. To learn more about our culture and interact with us, please visit our LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram pages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We believe that workplace discrimination is illegal and strive to maintain a fair and inclusive environment for all.

Work location

Work model: On-site

840, Franklin Avenue, Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11530, United States

Village of Garden City, New York

Key Responsibilities

check_circleObtain referrals and insurance authorizations for patient services
check_circleType and edit patient correspondence and dictation
check_circleMaintain and scan patient files in electronic health records
check_circleProvide administrative support to physicians and management
check_circleCoordinate special procedure scheduling and collect monthly data
check_circleUpdate patient demographics and review superbills for accuracy
check_circleSchedule appointments and maintain physician calendars

Requirements

verifiedHigh School or Equivalent
verified1-2 years Secretarial experience in a medical or health care facility setting
verifiedKnowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
verifiedKnowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures
verifiedAssociate's Degree in a related field (Preferred)
verified3-5 years prior experience with surgical scheduling and obtaining authorizations (Preferred)
verifiedKnowledge of EPIC (Preferred)

Nice to Have

Associate's Degree in a related field. 3-5 years prior experience with surgical scheduling and obtaining authorizations for visits/procedures. Knowledge of EPIC.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleGenerous time-off programcheck_circleFinancial security benefitscheck_circleEmployee resource groups for peer supportcheck_circleHolistic employee wellness program covering seven key areas

Company

NYU Langone Health

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Headquarters

New York, NY

Open Roles

NYU Langone Health operates as a fully integrated health system based in New York, NY, specializing in hospitals and health care. The organization delivers comprehensive medical services across seven inpatient locations, the Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient facilities throughout New York and Florida. This network provides care for every stage of life through more than 75 divisions of specialty care, aiming to achieve high-quality patient outcomes with some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. The system includes two tuition-free medical schools, the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in Manhattan and the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, supporting a vast research enterprise and academic mission. Since 1841, the medical school has trained thousands of physicians and scientists. Recent rankings by Vizient, Inc. placed the health system number one among 118 comprehensive academic medical centers for four consecutive years, while U.S. News & World Report identified four of its clinical specialties as number one nationally. NYU Langone functions under a tripartite mission to care, teach, and discover. The institution brings together faculty, staff, and students to foster an environment of inclusive excellence in patient care, education, and science. By combining clinical services with academic and research capabilities, the organization maintains a significant footprint in the New York area and Florida.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures, Epic.

Education: High School or Equivalent Required; Associate's Degree in a related field preferred.

Frequently asked questions about Medical Secretary at NYU Langone Health

What does a Medical Secretary at NYU Langone Health do?expand_more

In this Medical Secretary at NYU Langone Health role, you will obtain referrals and insurance authorizations for patient services; type and edit patient correspondence and dictation; maintain and scan patient files in electronic health records; and provide administrative support to physicians and management.

What are the requirements for this Medical Secretary role?expand_more

To qualify for the Medical Secretary at NYU Langone Health position, applicants should have: High School or Equivalent; 1-2 years Secretarial experience in a medical or health care facility setting; Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook); Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures; Associate's Degree in a related field (Preferred); and 3-5 years prior experience with surgical scheduling and obtaining authorizations (Preferred).

Where is the Medical Secretary role at NYU Langone Health located?expand_more

Medical Secretary at NYU Langone Health is based in 840, Franklin Avenue, Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11530, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Medical Secretary job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

NYU Langone Health has listed this Medical Secretary role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Medical Secretary role?expand_more

Medical Secretary at NYU Langone Health typically requires 1–2 years of relevant experience at the entry level level.

What skills do you need for the Medical Secretary role at NYU Langone Health?expand_more

Key skills for Medical Secretary at NYU Langone Health include Microsoft Office; Excel; Word; Powerpoint; Outlook; Medical Terminology; Medical Office Procedures; and Epic.

What education is required for Medical Secretary at NYU Langone Health?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: High School or Equivalent Required; and Associate's Degree in a related field preferred.

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Medical Secretary at NYU Langone Health is part of the admin job category on Recrutus.

About NYU Langone Health

The system includes two tuition-free medical schools, the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in Manhattan and the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, supporting a vast research enterprise and academic mission. Since 1841, the medical school has trained thousands of physicians and scientists. Recent rankings by Vizient, Inc. placed the health system number one among 118 comprehensive academic medical centers for four consecutive years, while U.S. News & World Report identified four of its clinical specialties as number one nationally.

NYU Langone functions under a tripartite mission to care, teach, and discover. The institution brings together faculty, staff, and students to foster an environment of inclusive excellence in patient care, education, and science. By combining clinical services with academic and research capabilities, the organization maintains a significant footprint in the New York area and Florida.

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