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: MSK Kids, Memorial Sloan Kettering’s pediatric program, is the largest program in the United States dedicated to the care of children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer, immune deficiencies, and blood disorders. Innovations pioneered at MSK Kids are now the standard of care across the nation, helping to improve outcomes for all children with cancer.
We are comprised of leading specialists in the research and treatment of pediatric malignancies and immune deficiencies. Our faculty members collaborate with specialists in other MSK departments to offer comprehensive diagnostic, treatment, and survivorship care. We combine the latest science with compassionate care.
When you join us as a Care Coordinator, you will find important work and become part of a team where everyone plays a meaningful role in the fight against cancer. This is a life’s calling.
Role Overview:
Work as a member of the practice staff team of Care Coordinators to ensure that each physician's practice session is well-prepared and organized, and that each patient visit occurs with satisfaction
Monitor clinic schedules and revise as necessary to facilitate smooth patient flow
Serve as a liaison between the patient, family, and clinical team during the office visit
Be responsible for expediting time-sensitive scheduling (within 48 hours), (e.g., same-day tests or consultations) by calling the appropriate areas to ensure timeliness. Coordinate inpatient admissions, if needed
Key Qualifications:
Experience working with children and families
A proven dedication to healthcare through work, internship, or volunteer experience
Excellent digital literacy
Ability to handle acutely ill patients in stressful situations with a positive demeanor
Core Skills:
An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and implementing communications based on that understanding
Adept at building partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared objectives and goals
Flexible in your approach and demeanor in order to align with the shifting demands of evolving circumstances
Passionate about working in a healthcare setting and committed to delivering a best-in-class patient experience
Additional Information:
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts, 5 days/week, hours vary between 6:30 am and 7:30 pm. Schedules are provided one week in advance, and flexibility between shifts is expected. All shifts are onsite.
Location: 1275 York Avenue
Pay Range: $23.54 - $35.44FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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