Secretary, Deparment

2400 Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall is seeking a Department Secretary to manage front desk operations and provide administrative support across Outpatient Office Operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, authorizations, referrals, and collections, with a focus on accurate records and efficient communications. The role requires coverage at both Fishkill and Cornwall locations, working a Day shift with per diem hours and an hourly rate; previous medical

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education required.
• Experience in an office support role preferred (1–3 years).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and CPT/ICD-10 codes is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Handle front desk operations for Outpatient Office Operations.
• Perform scheduling, registration, insurance verification, authorizations, referrals, and time-of-service collections.
• Maintain accurate records, templates, and communications between staff, patients, and external parties.
• Support financial clearance processes and patient consent forms.

Job description

City/State: Cornwall, New York
Department: Outpatient Office Operations
Work Shift: Day
Work Days: DAYS VARY
Scheduled Hours: Per Diem
Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary

Hourly Rate/Range: $20 - $23
Sign-On Bonus: N/A

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.

For 150 years, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) has been a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare in Orange County, fostering a healing environment through community collaboration, dedicated staff, and a rich history. What began as a modest three-bed hospital in 1875 has grown into a comprehensive healthcare system with two campuses and a wide range of outpatient services. MSLC is a Magnet designated organization, with notable recognition from Healthgrades, the American Heart Association, and various other agencies. We are accredited by The Joint Commission, which sets the standards for the delivery of quality health care.

MSLC has more than 350 physicians on staff, representing dozens of medical specialties. Montefiore 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.

MSLC is proud to provide care locally, and when needed, offer seamless transitions to world-class medicine throughout the Montefiore Health System (MHS). Being part of MHS has allowed MSLC to expand our capabilities and offer cutting-edge healthcare to our community.