full-time 15 days ago
Medical Receptionist (Chattanooga, TN)
Mental Health Cooperative
801 N Holtzclaw Ave # 101, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Competitive Compensation
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Job Description
Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.
Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.
Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!
Job Title: Medical Receptionist (Chattanooga, TN)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (onsite)
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the coordination of scheduling appointments for consumers and Medical Operations. Assist with administrative support to Medical Operations staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and coordinate scheduling of new and return appointments for consumers with physicians and nursing staff. Assure a system of communication of these appointments to appropriate staff.
Schedule transportation for return appointments when necessary via assisting consumers in communicating with internal and external transportation companies.
Answer phones promptly and courteously, retrieving messages when needed.
Assume responsibility for the maintenance of professional calendars and schedules of Medical Operations.
Prepare and distribute daily appointment schedules to physicians, nurses and appropriate staff.
Ensure that consumers are checked. Leave no consumer waiting for an extended period of time without checking on them.
Present and maintain friendly customer service attitude.
Provide administrative support to Medical Operations staff as coordinated through the Clinic Administration Team to include faxing, filing and distributing the mail.
Keep the lobby, kitchen area and desk area neat and clear of boxes and other clutter.
Assist with insurance verification, scanning insurance cards, verifying coverage, and reporting any errors.
Collect co-pays and makes change.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Previous health care administrative experience preferred
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Personal Automobile Insurance
ABOUT YOU:
Customer Service/Approachability Skills
• Builds appropriate rapport with consumers and teammates
• Maintains friendly customer service attitude
• Is pleasant and gracious
• Ability to listen well and with interest
Communication
• Able to communicate with diverse others
• Notifies supervisor of concerns, issues or ideas
Dependability
• Schedules PTO in advance
• Completes tasks necessary as assigned
Time Management/Organization
• Schedules appointments correctly and quickly
• Maintains efficient front desk flow
• Able to prioritize
• Able to multi-task
Team Oriented
• Assists other AA’s with front desk responsibilities as needed
• Assists MHC clinic and other departments as needed
• Flexible to changes
BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:
Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
403b - Retirement Plan
Calm App for medication and mental health
Gym membership discounts
Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.
Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!
Job Title: Medical Receptionist (Chattanooga, TN)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (onsite)
JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the coordination of scheduling appointments for consumers and Medical Operations. Assist with administrative support to Medical Operations staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain and coordinate scheduling of new and return appointments for consumers with physicians and nursing staff. Assure a system of communication of these appointments to appropriate staff.
Schedule transportation for return appointments when necessary via assisting consumers in communicating with internal and external transportation companies.
Answer phones promptly and courteously, retrieving messages when needed.
Assume responsibility for the maintenance of professional calendars and schedules of Medical Operations.
Prepare and distribute daily appointment schedules to physicians, nurses and appropriate staff.
Ensure that consumers are checked. Leave no consumer waiting for an extended period of time without checking on them.
Present and maintain friendly customer service attitude.
Provide administrative support to Medical Operations staff as coordinated through the Clinic Administration Team to include faxing, filing and distributing the mail.
Keep the lobby, kitchen area and desk area neat and clear of boxes and other clutter.
Assist with insurance verification, scanning insurance cards, verifying coverage, and reporting any errors.
Collect co-pays and makes change.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Previous health care administrative experience preferred
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Personal Automobile Insurance
ABOUT YOU:
Customer Service/Approachability Skills
• Builds appropriate rapport with consumers and teammates
• Maintains friendly customer service attitude
• Is pleasant and gracious
• Ability to listen well and with interest
Communication
• Able to communicate with diverse others
• Notifies supervisor of concerns, issues or ideas
Dependability
• Schedules PTO in advance
• Completes tasks necessary as assigned
Time Management/Organization
• Schedules appointments correctly and quickly
• Maintains efficient front desk flow
• Able to prioritize
• Able to multi-task
Team Oriented
• Assists other AA’s with front desk responsibilities as needed
• Assists MHC clinic and other departments as needed
• Flexible to changes
BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:
Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
403b - Retirement Plan
Calm App for medication and mental health
Gym membership discounts
Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
About Mental Health Cooperative
Mental Health Cooperative is a story of hope, where science and a belief in human potential come together to form a very special place. They offer fast and accessible whole-person mental health care that includes mental health, addiction, primary care, and support for life’s basics.