Medical Secretary (FGP)

Facility: NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Shift: Day

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9a-5p flex

Department: Administrative/Office Support, FGP-NYU ACBR Hosp Bklyn 2 (S1790), NYU Grossman School of Medicine,

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.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Medical Secretary (FGP) – Bay Ridge.

In this role, the successful candidate The Medical Secretary performs administrative and clerical 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 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.

Administrative Physician and Practice Support

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s patient experience expectations and Service Standards and incorporates them in to the performance of duties.
• Supports patient access activities (i.e. greets patients, collects information, answers questions, requests for assistance are directed to proper individual, etc.). Answers phones and screens incoming calls. Provides information, take messages, or redirects calls to the appropriate person.
• Maintains cooperative and professional relationships with physicians, nurses, and office staff. Exercises skill in prioritizing assignments in order to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload, assignments, pressures of deadlines, competitive requirements, and/or a heavy workload.
• Demonstrates communication skills: using appropriate vocabulary and grammar when obtaining and conveying information to patients, physicians, nurses, and staff at various levels; in person, over the phone, in writing, and in electronically sent messages.
• Participates in training staff in registration and office policies and responsibilities. May assist, provide guidance and/or train less senior staff.
• Reviews all assigned in-basket messages and patient emails before routing to the appropriate provider which includes staff messages, appointment notifications, etc.
• Provides patients with non-clinical instructions for any upcoming appointments/procedures.
• Promotes the use and sign-up of MyChart.
• Follows scanning guidelines and best practices for importing outside documents- results, records, forms, etc.
• Reviews the waitlist periodically and ensures patients are being called and offered appointments.
• Responsible for rescheduling patients when physicians are out or blocking their schedules.
• Organizes and distributes mail and faxes.
• Has a general knowledge of the practice/physician specialty including conditions and treatments and scheduling scripts.
• Manages the physician’s calendars including creating and sending calendar invites.
• Releases medical records in accordance of HIPAA and FGP ROI procedures. Documents disclosures in Epic and fulfills requests within a 10 day timeframe.
• Processes incoming and outgoing documents via paper and electronic records. Scans, uploads and forwards appropriate information within EPIC.
• Completes forms legibly and accurately. Forwards areas requiring clinical information to LPN, RN or Licensed Provider. Secures appropriate signatures and forwards documents/forms to correct destination.
• Follows up with the physician on any outstanding messages related to patient care.
• Answers patient questions to ensure understanding and patient satisfaction, or refers them to more senior level staff. Maintains confidentiality on matters to which they are privileged. Refers all questions/queries related to medical diagnosis or treatment to RN/provider.
• Refers Surgical and Infusion scheduling to Senior Medical Secretary.
• Prepares routine memoranda letters, labels, routine manuscripts, correspondence and other documents as needed. Reviews work for accuracy and completeness.
• Receives prescription refill requests, locates requested prescription in EMR, and tasks RN, LPN, or Provider to evaluate, set up and/or process for renewal.
• Communicates with pharmacies and patients to clarify prescription questions and/or concerns, related to patient demographic, insurance, and status information. Refers questions related to prescription information to RN/LPN/Provider.
• Initiates and follows-up on pre-authorizations and appeals and arranges peer-to-peer communication when require.
• Responsible for Patient, Referral and Authorization work queues.
• Obtains and documents referrals received in EPIC.
• Collaborates with other NYU Langone sites to ensure seamless continuation of care.
• Remains current on latest best practices, policies and protocols (including workflow updates, FOCUS trainings, and job-related tasks).
• Maintains cleanliness of both personal and patient space, including waiting areas and restocks supplies as needed.
• Communicates with patients, providing all scheduling instructions, clarification, updates on status or changes and answering related questions for any upcoming appointments/procedures. Communicate with patients regarding status of referrals and/or authorization.
• Assists with the completion of special projects, reports and activities. Ensures requested and related information is accurate and complete. Brings any problems or questions to supervisor attention.

Patient Experience and Access

• Serves as NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador by upholding the NYULH Mission, vision and values and promoting excellence in the patient experience, during every encounter.
• Drives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES (Connect, Align, Respond, Ensure, and Sign-Off)
• Greets patients warmly and professionally, stating name and role, and clearly communicates each step of the care/interaction as appropriate
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person, by phone or via electronic messaging.
• Proactively anticipates patient needs, and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model (Listen, Empathize, Apologize, Resolve, Notify), and escalates to leadership as appropriate.
• Shares ideas or any observed areas of opportunity, to improve patient experience and patient access, with appropriate leadership. (i.e. ways to optimize provider schedules, how to minimize delays, increase employee engagement, etc.)
• Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experience.
• Takes a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principles.
• Performs other related duties as needed by providers and supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a High School diploma. Must include one year of prior physician practice experience and knowledge of medical terminology or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, projects and assignments. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHR (EPIC preferred). 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, appointment programs or EPIC EHR system 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.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $70,393.05 – $70,393.05 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Our Hiring Process

Joining Our Team

Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.

Step 1

Apply Online

The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.

Step 2

Schedule Interviews

If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.

Step 3

Receive Offer

If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.

Step 4

Training & Orientation

You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.