About the role

  • Administrative Assistant responsible for client intake, scheduling, and communication at Community Behavioral Health Center. Supporting clients seeking behavioral health treatment in a respectful and empathetic manner.

Responsibilities

  • Greet clients and others entering the waiting room in a manner that is respectful and empathetic.
  • Determine suitable level of care and schedules evaluation when appropriate and working with clinical lead.
  • Respond to calls and/or walk-ins for clients seeking services.
  • Interview clients to obtain information necessary to meet program admission requirements.
  • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of insurance restrictions to ensure appropriate assignments are made.
  • Collect all pertinent information regarding service coverage and eligibility.
  • Verify basic demographic information upon arrival of client.
  • Schedule, reschedule and cancel appointments as needed, upon client request or provider request.
  • Complete insurance eligibility approval and obtain initial authorization, when applicable, from insurance companies for all consumers, new and readmissions.
  • Document new and/or updates client demographic and billing information in the computer.
  • Communicate agency and program information to interested parties including persons-served, agency employees and other providers/individuals.
  • Provide information on referral sources and community resources internal and external to BILH BS.
  • Monitor visitor access, waiting area and maintain security awareness.
  • Scan documents, when applicable, into the electronic health record.
  • Attend all required supervision and meetings.
  • Maintain tracking requirements for program(s).

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • A minimum of 1 year experience in a related field
  • Bi-lingual English/Spanish, preferred
  • Knowledge of billing practices preferred
  • The ability to multitask and manage time efficiently while having a strong attention to detail is essential.
  • Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment; computer applications; Excel and Word, knowledge of electronic health records a plus; ability to utilize technology in order to manage reports, spreadsheets, etc.
  • Excellent customer service skills essential.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development

Job title

Administrative Assistant, Admissions

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$19 - $23 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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