Office Coordinator, New York City Locations

$23.03 - $34.67/hour

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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Job Description

Exciting opportunity at MSK: We are a leading healthcare organization dedicated to fighting cancer and providing excellent care to patients. Our team is committed to making a significant difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are currently seeking skilled Office Coordinators to join us in our mission.

Our Office Coordinators serve as the point person for our patients. They provide administrative support to multidisciplinary clinical teams, including physicians, nurses, and APPs, to ensure efficient office operations.

Do you want to have a positive impact on the lives of our patients? Join us and contribute to our efforts in the fight against cancer. Apply now to make a difference!

Role Overview:

• Answer assigned phone lines promptly and professionally, direct calls appropriately, and prioritize effectively
• Organize and maintain shared email inbox for the clinical teams, ensuring timely responses and clear communication
• Coordinate appointments, tests, consultations, treatments, and surgeries according to medical urgency, providing clear instructions to patients
• Prepare various documents including memos, correspondence, reports, and presentations, adhering to mandated formats and readability standards
• Manage authorizations and reimbursements for physician travel and meetings, maintaining licensures and memberships for attending physicians
  
  

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in customer service/patient service is strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a rapid, high-stakes environment
• Inclusive collaboration skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  
  

Core Skills:

• Motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service in a medical office setting
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Adept at handling high phone volume and stressful situations with professionalism and compassion
• Organized and able to hold yourself and your team accountable to follow up on tasks in the appropriate timeframes
  
  

Additional Information:

• The general location will be on the Upper East Side. The exact location will be determined during the recruitment process
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, hybrid schedule after training, based on departmental needs
  
  

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Pay Range: $23.03 - $34.67/hour

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