Medical Secretary

Medical Secretary

Job Category: Secretarial

Requisition Number: MEDIC001612

Posted: April 23, 2026

Full-Time

Location: Garden City, NY 11530, USA

Job Details

Description

New York Plastic Surgical Group (NYPS Group) is the largest and longest-running private and academic plastic surgery practice in the United States. With more than 20 board-certified plastic surgeons practicing across 10+ affiliated offices, ambulatory surgery centers, and over 20 hospitals, NYPS Group provides expert, comprehensive, and compassionate care.

Founded in 1948, NYPS Group, a division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, is one of the nation's most well-established plastic surgery practices, offering patients the collective expertise of specialty-trained surgeons dedicated to achieving exceptional outcomes.

Required Experience:

• Experience working in a medical office is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff, patients, and physicians.
• Experience practicing data processing systems.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workflow in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 coding and insurance authorization processes required.
• Surgical office experience and surgical procedure scheduling required.
• Proficiency in another language is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule preoperative testing, pre-op office visits, and follow-up appointments.
• Schedule reconstructive surgical procedures and coordinate with outside facilities and physicians.
• Order and manage surgical supplies as needed.
• Communicate with the authorization department to obtain authorizations for office visits and surgical procedures.
• Obtain insurance authorizations for radiology exams, injectable procedures, supplies, and home care when required.
• Notify patients by phone or email with details of scheduled pre-op, PST, and surgery dates, including clearance requirements.
• Assist patients with inquiries related to office visits, insurance, surgery scheduling, and disability forms.
• Maintain and update patient EMR records, ensuring completeness of all required documentation (operative reports, testing results, radiology, and pathology reports).
• Review patient accounts daily in preparation for scheduled appointments.
• Perform Health Commerce I-Stop (narcotic) checks per office protocol.
• Schedule patient appointments as needed.
• Monitor physician schedules to ensure efficient patient flow, collaborating with Patient Relations Representatives and nursing staff.
• Open, sort, and review physician mail.
• Schedule physician meetings, seminars, and workshops.
• Act as a liaison between the front desk and physicians to resolve scheduling issues.
• Maintain physician call calendars and secure coverage as needed.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to physicians as requested.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in healthcare administration, medical office administration, or related field preferred.

Location: Garden City (Hybrid Schedule - 4 days onsite and 1 day remotely)

Training will be conducted at our Garden City location for a period of 13 months.

Compensation: $27.00-29.00

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Voluntary Benefits: Options include Aflac (short-term disability, hospital, accident, and cancer coverage), long-term disability, life insurance, and pet insurance.
• Paid Time Off: 19 PTO days per year, in addition to 8 paid holidays.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match.
• Cosmetic & Med Spa Perks: Employee discounts on services and products at Deep Blue Med Spa.
• Additional discounts through PLUM and Work Advantage programs.

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