Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

With a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed chemical dependency counselor, case managers, and veteran outreach workers, the clinic offers high-quality, evidence-based, and personalized outpatient mental health treatment tailored to meet the specific needs of veterans, particularly those from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and their families. The Cohen Clinic is part of the Cohen Veterans Network, a national nonprofit (501c3) network of clinics. Under the general direction of the Office Manager, the Receptionist is responsible for registering and scheduling patients in the appropriate IT system, organizing daily patient schedules, triaging incoming patient reports to appropriate locations, answering phones, preparation of billing information for billing services, obtaining and documenting insurance pre-authorizations and pre-certifications and facilitating physician and patient administrative needs).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the main switchboard at the Cohen Clinic by routing calls, assisting with outgoing calls long distance calls, etc. 
• Serve as the main receptionist for the Cohen Clinic, greeting and appropriately directing visitors and staff
• Greet clients, copy photo identification and any insurance information for client file 
• Serve as primary back-up for Cohen Clinic staff in taking and distributing messages as needed  
• Report problems with the telephone system to appropriate staff and coordinates with service personnel as needed to correct problems
• Maintain current information on all clinic services and other community services to assist consumers, staff, and the general public in accessing the Cohen Clinic and other community services 
• Serve as general back-up to administrative support staff performing tasks such as faxing, preparing documentation for distribution internally or external mail out, copying, and meeting preparation  
• Properly direct calls to other locations/units/agencies
• Cross-training support staff on switchboard coverage and mail operations  
• Serve as primary mail clerk for the clinic in the sorting and distribution of incoming mail, posting of outgoing mail, and daily mail pick-up and drop-off  
• Fax attendant, including retrieving, sorting, and distributing faxes to appropriate staff  
• Participate along with office manager in the managed care billing process responsibilities including discussion of insurance co-payment  
• Maintain daily log of accounts receivable and consumer checks, mailed to the Cohen Clinic  
• Primary contact for external courier service
• Supervise Shredder functions and staff and provides support as needed 
• Oversee functions of the day shift cleaning patrol and insurance coding and claims provides supervision as needed 
• Present a professional image, maintaining a calm, professional manner knowing that some callers are consumers or family members and may be agitated, stressed, or present a difficult communication situation 
• Performs other duties as required

QUALITIES

• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, excellent communication and presentation skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good verbal communication skills, poise and ability to handle high volume telephone duty 
• Typing, filling, and general office skills 
• PC literate with knowledge of MS software 
• Willingness to learn new functions
• Prior experience within the military community and/or veteran administrative organizations
• Strong consultative abilities, conflict-resolution skills, and leadership abilities
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including diverse interest groups including advocacy groups and other governmental organizations 
• Intermediate level on MS Excel, Email and word processing programs 
• Ability to utilize Internet for resources  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 25 pounds
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

• We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
• Student Loan Repayment Options
• No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
• 3 days of Education Leave
• 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
• Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.