Behavioral Health Admin Clerk – Impactful Clinic Support

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Training programs

Career mobility

Supportive culture

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health in Independence, MO, is seeking a Medical Service Clerk to provide administrative support for psychiatry providers and nursing teams. You will help with medical records, referrals, scheduling, telehealth, and daily reporting to maintain smooth department operations.

The role emphasizes strong organization, confidentiality, and collaboration in a fast-paced behavioral health setting, with opportunities for professional growth and a mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in an office or administrative setting preferred.
• Experience supporting healthcare, behavioral health, or medical office operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the retrieval of medical records with nursing teams, clients, outside agencies, and ROI department.
• Submit referrals for services outside the department.
• Maintain virtual care room schedules and support telehealth operations.
• Schedule and coordinate virtual meetings for psychiatry appointments and departmental meetings.
• Generate and distribute daily reports to support communication between scheduling and clinical teams.
• Assist with clerical functions including faxing, client correspondence, transfers, discharges, and caseload reviews.
• Distribute mail and administrative communications to clinical staff.
• Support data collection and updates related to the electronic health record.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to departmental operations.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and comply with standards.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written komunik?

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Burrell Behavioral Health in Independence, MO, is seeking a Medical Service Clerk to provide administrative support for psychiatry providers and nursing teams. You will help with medical records, referrals, scheduling, telehealth, and daily reporting to maintain smooth department operations.

The role emphasizes strong organization, confidentiality, and collaboration in a fast-paced behavioral health setting, with opportunities for professional growth and a mission-driven work environment.