Behavioral Health Receptionist

Sea Mar Community Health Centers; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid holidays

401(k)/Retirement options

Job summary

Sea Mar Community Health Centers is looking for a Behavioral Health Receptionist to join the Burien Behavioral Health Clinic. The role focuses on greeting visitors, answering calls, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and may be required to be bilingual in English and Spanish.

We offer a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join us to make a difference in community health!

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Experience using EPIC for scheduling and documentation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide visitors and callers.
• Provide administrative clerical support.
• Answer incoming calls with courtesy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Computer skills

Job description

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational, and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.

Job Title

Behavioral Health Receptionist – Posting #27270

Location and Compensation

Burien Behavioral Health Clinic. Hourly Rate: $20.76.

Position Summary

The receptionist is responsible for greeting and guiding visitors and callers, providing administrative clerical support as needed. Must have excellent customer service, communication skills, and confidentiality. The role includes answering all incoming calls using courteous customer service principles, representing the agency professionally, and providing secretarial support to the Site Manager and staff. Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Duties and Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent to the US required.
• Experience using EPIC.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Scheduling appointments, typing, word processing, spreadsheets, copying, and filing.
• Computer skills required; familiarity with office equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

What We Offer

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job; it’s a fulfilling career with opportunities for advancement. Full‑time employees working 30 hours or more receive an excellent benefit package:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid‑time‑off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid holidays

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and a culturally diverse work environment.

How to Apply

To apply, complete the online application and click SUBMIT. For questions, email Shivika Prakash, Program Manager, at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Union Representation

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Posted on 1/14/2025.