Front Office Specialist

at  SSTAR

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Shift: First Shift

ABOUT US

We’re more than just quality treatment for substance use disorders. We’re a total health community. At SSTAR, our mission is healing the community, one person at a time. We will provide a personal level of healthcare and addiction treatment that addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of everyone we touch. SSTAR is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) which affords our employees eligibility to apply for one of our three Loan Repayment Programs.
The Front Desk Specialist performs clerical and reception functions for the Opioid Triage Center Front Office.
Shift: 7:30am-3:30pm

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to multitask in a high-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and compassionate when working with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with other professionals and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Sensitivity to diversity issues and a commitment to cultural competency.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) preferred.
  From: SSTA

• Answer telephone lines and check messages
• Check-in and Check-out Patients Accurately and Timely
• Open Batch and Enter Transactions, Collect Co-pays
• Check and Run Insurances and Change PCP (Read and Write Chart Notes)
• Verify Demographic Information at Check-in (Phone, Address, PCP)
• Understanding of Alerts -How to read, enter and remove
• Knowledge of Sliding Fee, Waiver form, release of records, and other forms
• Adding Insurance Cards and Picture to Patient Chart.
• Responsible for informing and registering patients for patient portal.
• Obtain all appropriate signatures for patient forms.
  Experience and Skills: