Behavioral Health Assistant

Description

Tanner Clinic has an immediate opening for a Behavioral Health Assistant at the East Layton Clinic.

Hours: M-Th 20-25 hrs per week.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Manage schedule for office.
2. Set up and lead monthly office meetings.
3. Schedule behavioral health patient appointments.
4. Do prior authorizations and work with insurance companies as needed.
5. Act as liaison to coordinate issues with Business Office, Administration, and Clinical Services.
6. Complete FMLA and disability paperwork on behalf of providers.
7. Coordinate the review, revision, and implementation of department policies.
8. Address concerns and questions with walk-in patients.
9. Manage departmental email.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level coursework preferred.

Experience: Three to five years previous healthcare related experience preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage, control, and direct multiple tasks at the same time; detail-oriented, organized.
• Optimistic and energetic with highly refined interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit compassion, courtesy, and respect for employees and patients.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder.