Office Coordinator
Oakland Family Services · Pontiac, MI · 1 mo ago
Full-time
About the role
Incumbents will be responsible for the clerical operations in the office with a wide variety of office work and clerical duties. This position will provide clerical support to clients, clinicians and support services to the professional operations of the agency.
Responsibilities
- Plans and organizes work on a daily, weekly and monthly basis so that customer accounting functions, processing of client's appointments, receptionist duties, client records management (open and closed cases), and processing reports are recognized as priorities.
- Acquires and maintains a working knowledge of the agency Electronic Health Records for the programs in Treatment Services.
- Participates as a member of the monthly team meeting and provides support to site operations.
- Welcome and directs any persons coming to the agency, provides information and conveys messages as appropriate and informs staff of the arrival of clients or visitors.
- Collections copays and fees in person and via phone, enters payments on to cash sheets, creates payment plans with clients, writes receipts, balances cash drawer, prepares bank deposits.
- Maintains accurate related reports and appointment schedules for staff members.
- Establishes and maintains good relationships with people internal and external to the Agency.
- Provides front desk coverage from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM and/or as assigned until 7:00 PM on evenings the agency is open.
- Compiles and monitors statistical information and conducts other daily routines as may be required.
- Develops a basic knowledge about the agency, the services offered, and the responsibilities of key personnel.
- Communicates problem areas or client problems with the Supervisor of Clerical Operations.
- Assists in managing and maintaining all business equipment, which includes but is not limited to copiers, computers, printers and telephone systems in the office.
- Responsible for monitoring materials and preparing purchase orders for required supplies at the site to include forms, files, and other necessary office supplies.
- Must have reliable transportation, and ability to travel to other locations for coverage, meetings, bank and supply runs.
- Responsible for incorporating principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in work processes and in job functions.
- Responsible for promoting a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Includes training in word processing, communications and general office procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- A minimum of 3-5 years with front office preferred: patient registration, scheduling, check in/check out processes.
- High level of customer service working in a medical office setting.
- Understanding of HIPAA, patient rights, medical record processing and communication.
- Basic understanding of insurance requirements, co-pays and deductibles.
- Detailed orientated, ability to focus in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiar with business formats as appropriate to the Agency needs.
- Experience in bookkeeping and/or patient accounting procedures.
Qualifications
- Sensitivity to the diversity of the agency’s service population including (but not limited to) differences of culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and socioeconomic.
Skills
- Sensitivity to the diversity of the agency’s service population including (but not limited to) differences of culture, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation and socioeconomic.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options.
- Roth IRA with a company match.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary short-term disability.
- Life insurance and AD&D.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days.
- Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice!
- Annual pay increases, as approved.
- Employee assistance program for you and immediate family.
- Network of support for your health & well-being.
- Verizon cellular plan discount.
- Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
- Loan forgiveness programs.
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