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JOB TITLE: Office Assistant
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Fulltime 40 hours/week
SCHEDULED HOURS: Float Position Across 3 Offices MondayFriday Hours Vary Dependent Upon Office (Putnam 6am11am Willimantic and Danielson 8am8pm) Providing Coverage As Needed
SITE LOCATION: Northeast Front Offices: Putnam CT; Danielson CT; Willimantic CT
PC#: 1945
ABOUT THE POSITION: Office Assistant
To provide front desk and administrative support in a fastpaced behavioral health setting for individuals receiving services for mental health and substance use needs.
Duties &Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support and collaborates with staff providing direct care functions.
- Responsible for scheduling appointments and answering office telephone lines in a busy clinic to assist physicians therapists/extensive contact with clients and staff to coordinate appointments supervision and meetings with multiple staff members.
- Greets and checksin clients for appointments
- Assists patients with questions and requests.
- Triage crisis clients in person and phone.
- Acts as liaison with doctors and other providers.
- Collects client selfpay fees copays and rent payments as program of location dictates.
- Assists clients who have questions regarding available services. Refer clients to Triage Center or Open Access.
- Maintains documentation and other methods of communication to maintain quality services.
- Maintains therapist and providers schedule.
- Responsible for collecting and attaining completed paperwork and ensuring that forms are copied scanned mailed and filed as appropriate.
- Prepares miscellaneous correspondence for clinic staff.
- Assists with tracking insurance authorization and preparation of forms as program or location dictates.
- Verifies insurance for clients presenting for appointments as program or location dictates.
- Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains office in a neat and organized manner completes filing faxing and copying requests as needed.
- Distributes daily mail.
- Maintains petty cash for office.
- Responsible for reconciling daily cash log.
- Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Previous experience in an office or customer service setting required
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid drivers license
Why Join CHR
AwardWinning Workplace:
- Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off:
- Enjoy ample paid time off including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings:
- Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance:
- Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet auto and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support:
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Nurse Corps NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
- Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development:
- FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brandnew Clinical Training Series for interactive learning practical skill enhancement and professional growth!
- Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
- Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Wellness Program:
- Annual wellness stipend.
- FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and their families.
- Fun activities like virtual bringyourpettowork lunches weekly yoga coloring contests employee appreciation events and more!
Employee Involvement:
- Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
- Join employeeled resource groups DEI Council and Wellness Committee.
- Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed:
- Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More:
- Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility.
Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and wellbeing are our top priorities!
COMPENSATION*:
Starting at $18.00.hr min. and up commensurate upon experience.
*Our per diem and fee for service positions offer a flat hourly rate.
CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women members of ethnic minorities LGBTQ individuals people with (dis)abilities and veterans to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!