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Community Health Resources (CHR)

Office Assistant: Front Office- 7210

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What they do

A Front Office Assistant greets people in an office, handles calls, and provides administrative assistance for the office. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office mail, email and text correspondence. Greets visitors, clients, patients or vendors who come to an office. Answers phone calls and directs inquiries to other staff.

$43,859 / year median in Connecticut

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Recognized as a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years! Your career can mean different things in different workplaces. Apply with CHR now to see what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE

Office Assistant

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am-5pm, Wednesday 11:30am-8pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION

Front Office, Manchester, CT

•may be requested to work in our East Hartford Outpatient site one day per week PC#: 1507 ABOUT

THE PROGRAM

FRONT

OFFICE NORTHEAST

To provide support to staff in a fast-paced setting providing services for clients with severe and prolonged mental illness.

By :

Assuming the clerical/administrative support duties and responsibilities that are needed for working with agency direct care staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

: Provides support of staff providing direct care functions and in concert with the administrative support team. Responsible for appointment scheduling and answering main telephone line in a busy clinic to assist physicians, therapists/extensive contact with clients and staff to coordinate appointments, supervision and meetings with multiple staff members. Assists patients with questions and requests. Triage clients to handle crisis situations that occur both with clients on the phone and in person. Acts as liaison with doctors and other providers when patient crisis occurs. Collects client self-pay fees, co-pays and rent payments. Assists new clients who have questions regarding available services. Refers clients to Assessment Center or Open Access. Maintains documentation and other methods of communication to maintain quality services. Maintains therapist and provider's schedule. Responsible for changes to schedule as necessary/assists staff with locating available rooms on short notice. Processes paperwork that needs to be reviewed by clinic staff. After paperwork has been reviewed ensures that paperwork is copied, scanned, mailed and filed as appropriate. Prepares miscellaneous correspondence for clinic staff. Maintains contact list. Prepares records for forwarding to other providers. Assists with tracking insurance authorization and preparation of forms. Verifies insurance for clients presenting for appointments. Additional Duties and Responsibilities Assists with answering of main telephone lines and processing of calls/answers telephone calls from satellite offices when phones are on 'roll-over'. Maintains office in a neat and organized manner, completes filing, faxing and copying requests as needed. Distributes daily mail Maintains petty cash for staff. May perform other assignments and duties as area require

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Previous experience in an office or customer service setting required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Valid driver's

License Additional Qualification:

Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred. Why Join CHR? Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities! Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto! Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs , including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more! And so much more! (Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION RANGE

•: $19.28/hr minimum - $25.44/hr maximum

• Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked) CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply. Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today! Experience Required Previous experience in an office or customer service setting. Education Required High School or better Licenses & Certifications Required Driver License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • Professional Development
  • Other Retirement and Savings