Front Desk Receptionist (Bilingual) at New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish, Customer Service, Electronic Health Records, Scheduling, Medical Billing, HIPAA Compliance, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Administrative Support, Multi-tasking, Clinical Reporting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Named City and State's Top Place to Work in NY (2025) — Join a mission-driven mental health leader serving 15,000+ clients each month! Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center (NYPCC) is a leader in community mental health, serving over 15,000 clients each month across four locations. We operate the largest mental health clinic in New York State and are committed to innovation and caring for the community through both in-person and telehealth services. NYPCC is proud to be certified as a Platinum Bell Seal organization by Mental Health America — the highest distinction for workplace mental health. We were also named one of the Top Places to Work in New York in 2025, reflecting our commitment to supporting, valuing, and investing in our dedicated team through competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a mission-driven culture. Why Work at NYPCC: We Pay Down Your Student Loans! Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is Paid for by NYPCC 100% Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays Annual Rate Increases 403B Retirement Plan with Match! Professional Development through NYPCC Academy Amazing Workplace Culture Job Description The Front Desk Receptionist performs routine clerical and administrative work in answering telephones, assisting clients and visitors, providing assistance, crucial support to prescribers, clinical reporting and scheduling. Greet and welcome clients and visitors directing them appropriately upon arrival Check clients in and out on electronic health record system Answer phones, take messages, and transfer calls as needed Perform general office duties inclusive but not limited to scanning, faxing, and making copies Schedule appointments for clients and conduct outreach as determined by management Assist with processing referrals and intake related scheduling appointments for clients Provide prescribers with both in-person and virtual support. Assist prescribers and other staff to ensure efficient scheduling Provide daily scheduling outreach and regularly submit summary reporting data Processing of prior authorizations and obtain the required approval for medications Facilitate Medical Records requests in compliance with state regulatory guidelines Electronically store, accurately record patient information into EMR system Provide support to all interdisciplinary teams, including clinical and medical staff Maintain confidentiality, ensuring to safeguard PHI as well as related documents in compliance with HIPAA regulations Assist with opening and securely closing the clinic when required Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Clerical Staff, Management, Program Administration and Leadership Perform other duties based on operational needs to provide a positive client experience Qualifications Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish High School Diploma or equivalent 1-2 years of reception experience in a fast-paced office, preferably in medical or community mental health office Exceptional customer service skills Ability to maintain self-care and cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position, function independently, and have flexibility, consistency, and professionalism Ability to multi-task with attention to detail Works well in a team setting Able to work well in a fast-paced environment Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint, Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Working knowledge of MS TEAMS video meeting platform Ability to perform with versatility and tact in an evolving work environment of a mental healthcare facility Maintains a positive attitude and is friendly, upbeat, and has a great “can do” personality Passionate about NYPCC’s mission and values Additional Information Salary: $19.00- $20.00 per hour Compensation will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Screening Question Set: Front Desk Receptionist Compensation: USD 19 - USD 20 - hourly

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Responsibilities

Perform routine clerical and administrative tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and greeting clients. Provide essential support to prescribers and manage medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.