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Administrative Assistant - Mental Healthcare

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $24.00
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Benefits

Supplemental AFLAC insurance
401k with up to 3% matching
Paid sick time
Collaborative team-oriented culture
Fully equipped office space
Access to electronic health record platform
Annual team-building events
Monthly culture-building activities
competitive compensation

Job Description

New U Therapy Center & Family Services is a well-established multidisciplinary mental health practice located in Southern California. Dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care, this practice has earned a strong reputation within the local community for its compassionate and effective treatment programs. New U Therapy Center & Family Services takes pride in fostering a warm and supportive environment, both for clients and staff. As a multidisciplinary practice, it integrates various therapeutic approaches and services to address a wide range of mental health needs. The organization is committed to delivering personalized care, ensuring each patient's unique requirements and goals are... Show More

Job Requirements

  • BA/BS in social work or related field
  • At least six months of relevant experience in medical settings preferred
  • Sales experience required
  • Preferably bilingual in Spanish
  • Strong service orientation and professional demeanor
  • Proficient computer skills, including MS Office and Google Suite
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize
  • Knowledge of healthcare administrative practices
  • Compassionate and empathetic approach
  • Ability to interact respectfully with diverse populations

Job Qualifications

  • BA/BS in social work or a related field
  • Six months of related experience in the medical setting is preferred
  • Psychiatric/mental health experience is a plus
  • Spanish speaking preferred
  • Sales experience is required
  • Service orientation - pleasant, congenial, well-mannered, professional
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Word and Excel, Google Docs, and Gmail
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and the ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
  • Ability to make routine decisions and determine proper action based on experience within the limits of policy and procedures
  • Knowledgeable about health care practices, and provide exceptional customer service
  • Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds
  • Excellent customer service
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Have customer service and sales experience

Job Duties

  • Verifies patient insurance eligibility and benefit coverage
  • Review scheduled intakes and follow-up appointments on clinicians' calendars, smart scheduling
  • Review completed packets for compliance for scheduled patients for completed documentation and consent prior to scheduled visits
  • Answers all inquiries and explains all the services offered
  • Log inquiries on referral tracker, including contact and insurance information
  • Contact patient or guarantor and advise of financial responsibilities including out-of-network insurance options
  • Manage and update patient general information and medical insurance changes in the patient platform
  • Coordinate and enter information for requests for patient records and other document requests
  • Manage pharmacy and insurance medication prior authorization and refills
  • Manage email and mail traffic, and distributes accordingly
  • Upload various documents
  • Manage multi-line phone system
  • Perform varied administrative and front desk duties for a medical office
  • Explain and promote our different mental health services and produce high-conversion
  • Do customer service and sales
  • Other related work

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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