Administrative Assistant / Secretary - Rhematology Department

We are a health services network in New York City seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant/Secretary to join our Rheumatology Department at one of our Brooklyn facilities.

About the Opportunity

This is an office-based role with a day shift schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and confirm patient appointments, ensuring smooth patient flow through the office
• Manage referrals, referral applications, prior authorizations, and related follow-up
• Support check-in and check-out processes, patient reminders, and cross-coverage needs
• Handle mail, faxes, medical records, and reports needed for patient care
• Provide general administrative support including correspondence, filing, and coordination with providers and staff

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Administrative and/or Clerical experience in a Healthcare setting
• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a high-volume setting
• Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong computer, communication, and customer service skills

Desired Skills

• 4+ years of administrative and/or Secretarial experience in a Medical setting
• Experience with SCI
• Experience with WordPerfect

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM