Administrative Assistant, Breast and Imaging Center

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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: Join our team as an Administrative Assistant at the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center, located in NYC! This world-class facility provides comprehensive breast cancer care, combining cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment with compassionate patient support—all under one roof. If you value precision, collaboration, and delivering an exceptional patient experience, you’ll thrive in this role.

As an Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our physicians and ensuring seamless operations that help patients receive the best care possible. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value collaboration, and take pride in making a meaningful impact, we want you on our team.

Role Overview:

• Provide high-level administrative support to physicians within the Breast & Imaging Service.
• Manage complex calendars and schedule appointments, meetings, and conferences.
• Prepare professional documents, including memos, letters of recommendation, correspondence, and reports.
• Handle faculty reimbursements and travel authorizations.
• Collaborate with the Service Chief on QGenda scheduling.
• Coordinate operational meetings, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.
• Order supplies and handle maintenance requests.
• Assist in planning and executing service projects as needed.
• Operate independently and exercise discretion in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a medical office or administrative setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, QGenda, Coupa, and Epic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Core Skills:

• Effective communicator, skilled at tailoring messages for different audiences.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to shifting priorities with professionalism.
• Collaborative team player, building strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
• Decisive and proactive, making timely decisions that keep operations moving forward.

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
• Location: Breast & Imaging Center (BAIC), 300 E. 66th Street
• Reporting to: Assistant Manager

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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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