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.Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is hiring a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Coordinator to join our patient care team. In this key role, you’ll help ensure a smooth, welcoming clinical experiance for patients and families–from check-in to check-out.
Location: MSK Nassau, 1101 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553
Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 4 days/week, fully onsite. Hours vary between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm (Monday-Friday, occasional weekends). Schedules are provided one week in advance, and versatility between shifts is expected.
Role Overview:
- Serve as the first point of contact for our patients in the outpatient clinic setting
- Support clinic operations through patient scheduling,registration,and flow management
- Provide hands-on assistance with preparing exam rooms,rooming patients,obtaining vital signs,and reviewing/updating allergies/pharmacy/medication lists as needed
- Facilitate timely and clear dialog between patients,providers,and the team
- maintain MSK’s standards for cleanliness,safety,and infection control are met
- Serve as an advocate for patient comfort,access,and satisfaction throughout the care journey
Key Qualifications:
- high School Diploma or equivalent required
- 1 year of relevant experience in a healthcare,customer service,or patient-facing role
- Ability to work onsite in a clinical environment,including performing basic clinical tasks such as taking vital signs
Core Skills:
- Patient-Centered Care: Compassionate,emotionally clever,and culturally sensitive; skilled in supporting acutely ill patients in high-stress situations.
- Communication & teamwork: Strong communicator with proven ability to collaborate acr