Admissions Admin - Behavioral Health (Part-Time)

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,905; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services in Lawrence, MA, is seeking an Administrative Assistant – Admissions for part-time evenings. The role greets clients, screens for admission, verifies insurance, schedules and updates appointments, and maintains EHR records with attention to privacy and accuracy.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year in a related field, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Proficiency in Excel/Word and familiarity with billing are valued assets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a related field.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of billing practices preferred.
• Excel and Word; familiarity with electronic health records a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls and/or walk-ins for clients seeking services.
• Interview clients to obtain information for program admission.
• Verify insurance coverage and collect eligibility information.
• Schedule, reschedule and cancel appointments as needed.
• Document client demographic and billing information in the system.
• Provide information on referrals and community resources.
• Monitor waiting area and maintain security awareness.
• Scan documents into the electronic health record.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services in Lawrence, MA, is seeking an Administrative Assistant – Admissions for part-time evenings. The role greets clients, screens for admission, verifies insurance, schedules and updates appointments, and maintains EHR records with attention to privacy and accuracy.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1 year in a related field, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Proficiency in Excel/Word and familiarity with billing are valued assets.