Secretary Jobs in White Plains, NY

A Secretary in the medical administration industry, also known as a Medical Secretary, administers the day-to-day operations of healthcare facilities. They are responsible for managing patient records, scheduling appointments, handling correspondences, and carrying out administrative duties such as billing. They often act as a liaison between the doctor and the patient, and hence need excellent interpersonal skills. Their role also demands strong organizational abilities, proficiency in relevant computer applications, and a comprehensive understanding of medical terminologies.

Before becoming a Medical Secretary, a person may have experience in roles such as a Receptionist, an Administrative Assistant, or a Medical Transcriptionist. As for qualifications, they typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, although a certificate or associate degree in a related field is often preferred. Some individuals may also choose to earn certification from organizations such as the American Association of Medical Assistants or the National Healthcareer Association, which demonstrates a commitment to the profession and can enhance job prospects.

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Unit Secretary - Float Pool - Per Diem Evening

  • North Bergen, NJ (21 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 9 hours ago
  • North Bergen, NJ (21 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 9 hours ago

UNIT SECRETARY - FLOAT POOL - PER DIEM EVENING PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER North Bergen, New Jersey Requisition # 2025-162832 ShiftEvening StatusPer Diem OVERVIEW Our team members are the heart of what...

Senior Medical Secretary Weill Cornell Medicine

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 16 hours ago

Senior Medical Secretary Title: Senior Medical Secretary Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: Gen GI and Adv Endoscopy Practice Mgmt Work Days: Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Salary...

Senior Medical Secretary

  • New York, NY (20 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (20 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Title: Senior Medical Secretary Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: Gen GI and Adv Endoscopy Practice Mgmt Work Days: Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $25.52 - $28.79 *...

Medical Administrative Assistant - Orthopedics West

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Acquire insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by attending physician....

Medical Secretary - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery- Physician Practice

  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Medical Secretary - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery- Physician PracticeHMH PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC.Hackensack, New Jersey Apply ( + **Requisition #** 2025-160316 + **Shift** Day + **Status** Full Time...

Medical Administrative Assistant - Neurology

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Acquire insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by attending physician....

Medical Secretary - Westchester county (Temp) - FlexStaff

  • Chappaqua, NY (9 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chappaqua, NY (9 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Performs diversified secretarial duties supporting management and/or a physician. Responsibilities: Schedule face-to-face appointments for patients prior to discharge. Thrive in a fast-paced...

Unit Secretary - Emergency Room

  • New Canaan, CT (16 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New Canaan, CT (16 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Other Duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma/GED required Previous Healthcare or Medical Secretary Experience preferred. 1-2 years of previous secretarial/clerical experience required...

Medical Secretary - Dr. Carli

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago

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...

Medical Administrative Assistant - Orthopedics

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 7 days ago

Acquire insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by attending physician....

Unit Secretary-Nursing Pediatric 3 ICU-Part Time Evening-3pm-11pm-MSW

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Description Job Title: Unit Secretary-Nursing Pediatric 3 ICU-Part Time Evening-3pm-11pm-MSW Performs clerical and receptionist duties essential to the operation of patient care as directed and also...

Medical Secretary

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 10 days ago

Title: Medical Secretary Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: Human Capital Administration Work Days: Monday-Friday Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $23.98 - $26.35 *As...

Senior Medical Secretary - Breast Surgery - Mount Sinai West (Offsite) - Per Diem Days

  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Acquires insurance authorizations for procedures and tests ordered by physician. 4....

Unit Secretary (Admin) / L&D

  • New Canaan, CT (16 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • New Canaan, CT (16 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite...

Medical Secretary - Dr. Baxi

  • Paramus, NJ (17 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (17 miles from White Plains, NY)
  • 15 days ago

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...

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Salary for Secretary Jobs in White Plains, NY

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Highest Education Level

Secretarys in White Plains, NY offer the following education background
High School or GED
24.1%
Bachelor's Degree
23.8%
Associate's Degree
23.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
20.0%
Master's Degree
5.3%
Some College
2.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Secretarys in White Plains, NY
1-2 years
57.3%
2-4 years
20.9%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
2.6%
10+ years
0.1%


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