What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant II (OMHC-Gaithersburg, Day Shift) position at Sheppard Pratt?
What to expect.
- Administrative Assistants provide standard administrative duties to assist behavioral health clients:
- Greet clients and help them feel welcome, collect co-pays, schedule appointments, and coordinate services with medical and therapist.
- Receive and route telephone calls
- Schedule client follow-up appointments
- Maintain client medical records in good order; file client information; process client and other administrative paperwork
- Assist with maintenance of OMHC electronic health records
- Maintain clinic facilities for optimal and secure functioning
- Support medical staff with receipt, logging, and distribution of faxes, medical refill, pre-authorization requests, and delivered medications
- Provide backup assistance to Intake and other administrative staff as warranted
- Complete insurance authorizations and eligibility checks.
- All other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of OMHC and/or addictions services
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
This position has a pay range of $20.60/hr minimum of to $22.28/hr maximum.
What we need from you.
- High school diploma. An Associates Degree in business administration or related field is preferred.
- Work requires 1-2 years of progressively more responsible administrative experience
- Prior 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.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work quickly and efficiently
- 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.
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 individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
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Salary : $42,848 - $46,340