Department Secretary

Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall; Town of Cornwall (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is seeking a Department Secretary to manage front desk operations and provide essential administrative support for the Outpatient Office Operations team in Cornwall and Fishkill locations.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years of office experience, English proficiency, and familiarity with CPT/ICD-10 codes. Per diem hours vary, with a day shift and hourly pay of $20–$23.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Post high school education preferred.
• 1-3 years of office support experience required.
• Medical office experience preferred.
• English reading/writing and speaking required; Spanish a plus.
• Knowledge of CPT/ICD-10 codes and medical terminology.
• Competent with Windows-based software.
• Strong, positive interpersonal skills required.
• CPAS or CPB certification preferred; CPAS recertification every two years.

Responsibilities

• Manage front desk operations and provide administrative support.
• Handle scheduling, registration, and patient flow.
• Verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and submissions.
• Manage referrals and time-of-service collections.
• Ensure financial clearance and consent form capture.
• Maintain records and provider templates; facilitate communication.
• Coverage in Fishkill and Cornwall locations.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual (Spanish)

Windows-based software

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

Postsecondary education

Tools

CPT/ICD-10 codes

Medical terminology

Job description

Department Secretary page is loaded## Department Secretarylocations: 19 Laurel Avenuetime type: Per diemposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR235243**City/State:**Cornwall, New York**Department:**Outpatient Office Operations**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**PER DIEM**Scheduled Hours:**Hours Vary, Per Diem**Scheduled Daily Hours:**Hours Vary**Hourly Rate/Range:**$20 - $23**Sign-On Bonus:**N/AFor positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.**Job Summary**The Department Secretary is responsible for all front desk operations and providing administrative support to ensure the efficient operations of departments falling under the purview of Outpatient Office Operations. These duties include but are not limited to scheduling, registration, insurance verification, authorization validation and submission, referral management, time-of-service collections, financial clearance, and consent form capture. This role involves maintaining accurate records and provider templates, ordering office supplies, and facilitating communication between departmental staff, patients, and external parties. Daily contact with a broad spectrum of people throughout the organization and outside agencies/institutions. Position requires coverage in both Fishkill and Cornwall locations.**Qualifications*** High School diploma or equivalent Required* Post high school education Preferred* 1-3 years experience in an office support role required, with demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks Required* Medical office experience Preferred* Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.* Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.* Knowledge of CPT Codes, ICD-10 codes and Medical Terminology.* Competent with Windows-based software.* Strong/positive personal interactions a must.* Required to successfully complete the Healthcare Access Orientation program and pass Patient Access certification within 30 Days* CPAS or CPB Preferred* CPAS Recertification is required every two years.Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.### Employee BenefitsMontefiore St. Luke's Cornwall strives to be the employer of choice by offering comprehensive benefit packages that are designed to meet the needs of today's workforce. We are committed to assisting employees to achieve optimal health, wellness, and financial security. Our benefit packages include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a generous paid time off plan, as well as various other optional benefits.