Overview How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report . As a recipient of theMagnetAward for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise Medical Secretary Dr. James Dowdell Full-Time Paramus/Main HSS-NYC Hospital for Special Surgery, #1 in Orthopedics for the last 15 years, is currently looking for an experienced and energetic Full Time Medical Secretary for Dr. James Dowdell. Dr. Dowdell is an Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery and an Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. His expertise lies with treating degenerative spinal pathologies in both a minimally invasive and open fashion. He believes in a holistic approach to patient care and focuses on the development of the surgeon-patient relationship to ensure a proper plan of care. His research interests focus on the use of enabling technologies in spine surgery, specifically the use of navigation, robotic, and augmented reality technologies. While working with day-to-day operations, you will contribute to an environment of clinical excellence. Competencies/skills: + Experience with Epic EMR System preferred; strong computer skills required as well + Consistently displays a positive attitude towards one’s work and work environment + Experience with surgical scheduling preferred + Knowledge of healthcare and health insurance, required + Familiarity with medical terminology and general office protocol required + Superior written and oral communication skills + Exceptional customer service skills + Ability to follow through with tasks to completion + Strong organizational and problem-solving skills + Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment + Ability to effectively and accurately follow directions or instructions + Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team; offers to help coworkers when needed + Detail-oriented + Ability to escalate issues appropriately + The ability to type 45-60 words per minute and exceptional organizational strengths is required. + Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Qualifications To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (Associates Degree preferred) and at least two years of related MD office/healthcare experience. Other Requirements #LI-Onsite Pay Range - Minimum USD $32.11/Hr. Pay Range - Maximum USD $33.20/Hr. Posted Date8 hours ago(9/18/2024 9:52 AM) Job ID2024-19882 LocationUS-NJ-Paramus CategoryPhysician Office - All Openings Emp StatusRegular Full-Time Hours per Week35 ShiftDays