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Administrative Assistant I, Outpatient Mental Health Center - Gaithersburg, MD @ SHE

Gaithersburg, Maryland, USOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

What to expect:

Primary responsibilities include: (1) Receive clinic clients; collect client co-payments; receive and route telephone calls; (2) schedule client follow-up appointments; (3) Maintain client medical records (EHR) in good order; file client information; process client and other administrative paperwork; (4) Assist with maintenance of clinic electronic health records; (5) Maintain clinic facilities for optimal and secure functioning; and (6) Provide backup assistance to other administrative staff as warranted.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

• Greet clients in person and on the phone with exceptional customer service

• Monitor and route clinic voicemail messages

• Schedule appointments for clients and staff

• Pull and file charts and paperwork for doctors

• Check client eligibility status to verify insurance coverage

• Check and verify current ITPs and authorizations.

• Log and distribute incoming and outgoing faxes

• Request, log, and secure client co-payments

• Receive, respond and/or route incoming phone calls

• Print provider schedules and billing sheets

• Make appointment reminder calls

• Respond to all requests from providers, clients and other staff in a professional manner

• Communicate critical information to staff in a timely manner

• File all notes and papers in client charts

• Close charts in multiple electronic data systems

• Receive, log, and secure all delivered medications

• All other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of the clinic

What you'll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions

• 403b retirement match

• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions

• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is a flat rate of $19.00/hr.

What we need from you:

• High school diploma is required. An Associates Degree in business administration or related field is preferred.

• Previous experience in a health care setting is preferred but not required.

• Previous experience and aptitude with computer systems and data software such as an Electronic Health Record and the ability to maintain and protect client confidentiality and privacy is essential.

• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, extremely fast-paced health care business environment. Demonstrated willingness to take on varied responsibilities and work as part of a team to ensure the overall success of the Clinic. Excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humor is a plus.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual's facing life's challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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Skills

electronic health recordCustomer Service

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