Receptionist/Referral Specialist

The Elizabeth Layton Center is seeking a Referral Specialist to join our Operations team in Paola, KS. If you thrive in a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive work environment, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Who we are:

Elizabeth Layton Center (ELC) is honored to be designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), with locations in Ottawa and Paola, KS. CCBHCs offer a model of care focused on accessible and integrated behavioral health services. Our vision is to be recognized as the provider of choice for coordinated physical and behavioral health services in the communities we serve. ELC specializes in working with underserved populations to meet the growing needs unique to their situation and life experiences.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness resources to support your well-being
• A collaborative, supportive team environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth
• A healthy work-life balance

Summary:

The Receptionist/Referral Specialist is responsible for monitoring the Elizabeth Layton Center’s electronic health record for behavioral health referrals and helps to engage the individual and/or their guardian in obtaining appointments. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Monitors the Elizabeth Layton Center’s electronic health record for behavioral health referral
• Assists the individual or guardian in completion of required documents or release of information for the agency of referral
• Helps to identify appropriate specialist or facilities based on the behavioral health referral
• Helps to identify the appropriate facilities based on the client insurance coverage
• Collaborates with Elizabeth Layton Center staff to assist in scheduling referral appointments
• Monitor and assist clients in scheduling appointments to ensure timely access to necessary medical services
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient referrals and documentation of communication
• Responsible for data entry and monitoring through Excel spreadsheets and electronic health record
• Assists the client by answering questions related to referrals
• Monitor and track the status of patient referrals, ensuring that appointments are kept and results are received.
• Communicate with patients to confirm appointments and provide reminders
• Provides reception day and evening front desk coverage
• Greets all clients and visitors to the Elizabeth Layton Center
• Answers multi-line telephone system, assess calls for emergency, screen/transfer calls, and take messages as needed
• Collect fees and other pertinent information when client arrives
• Enters information into the appointment scheduler program
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient information
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee
• Completes all required trainings as assigned
• Complies with ELC policies and procedures

ELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers all applications irrespective of race, marital status, sex, age, skin color, religion, nationality, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Take the next step toward a bright future – apply today and become part of a team where your contributions truly matter!

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Degree or equivalent
• One year of previous clerical or general office experience or required
• One year of previous computer, typing and data entry experience required
• One year of previous customer service experience required
• Any combination of job-related experience and/or training which would produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Ability to successfully pass all required background checks

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform multiple tasks accurately, effectively and in a timely manner
• Knowledge of the procedures and policies of the assigned department
• General knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Ability to maintain complex file systems
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately
• Ability to operate a computer, multi-line telephone switchboard and other general office equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the public
• Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to remain calm and courteous in a fast-paced and challenging office environment
• Ability to travel to different office locations on occasion
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs