Client Access Representative (Versailles/ Morgan County)

Centerstone; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP program

Positive culture

Additional perks

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking a Client Access Representative to manage front-desk duties in a busy clinic setting. You will greet clients, verify information, collect payments, and coordinate insurance and referrals while maintaining accurate records and responding to inquiries.

Responsibilities include scheduling, handling no-show and rescheduling, and using electronic medical records. The role emphasizes strong customer service, teamwork, and professional communication in a

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Must have strong customer service orientation skills.
• Able to multi-task while being a team player.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent typing skills and ability to work with a computer.
• Reliable transportation to get to the area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Schedule clients, collect payments and maintain current client paperwork.
• Greet clients, verify personal information, payment method and insurance; collect co-payment when applicable; enter data into the computer system.
• Schedule clinicians’ appointments and obtain the clients benefits and eligibility.
• Bump, cancel and reschedule no-show appointments according to policy.
• Resolve issues with clients, families and staff encountered during visits.
• Maintain the client health record and ensure completeness.
• Process payments, issue receipts, and balance daily transactions.
• Verify and coordinate client referrals and use EMR applications.
• Answer and direct calls via the phone system; support leadership as needed.
• Maintain waiting area and office equipment; participate in quality improvement programs.
• Communicate with guests professionally and manage stressful encounters with care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

Typing

Computer proficiency

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Client Access Representative

Location: Versailles, MO

Department: Client Access

Employment Type: Ful l-Time

The Client Access Representative position offers….

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

The Client Access Representative is responsible for the overall process of scheduling clients, collection of payment and maintaining current and updated client paperwork.

Duties also include but are not limited to the following:

• Arrive clients to the clinician practice. This process includes greeting the client, verifying all personal information (address, telephone, etc.), verifying method of payment, verifying insurance, collecting co-payment when applicable, entering necessary information into the computer system, and providing any requested information to clients.
• Schedule clinicians’ appointments and obtain the clients benefits and eligibility.
• Bump, cancel and handle no-show appointments according to the established process.
• Work with clients, families and/or staff in handling and resolving problems that occur during the course of visit.
• Provide leadership with perception of clinician office practice services.
• Request, prepare and ensure the completeness of the client health record.
• Collect and make changes for payments received, complete receipt for client, and follow appropriate paperwork to record transaction.
• Compare daily cash amounts against daily transactions in order to ensure that records balance.
• Verify and coordinate client referrals.
• Effectively utilize all appropriate applications of Electronic Medical Records.
• Answer phone system, handle and/or direct call to appropriate area; place calls as requested by leadership.
• Effectively manage dynamic, potentially stressful client encounters.
• Maintain the general appearance of the waiting room or reception area; straighten magazines, chairs and other light furniture.
• Maintain working knowledge of all office equipment, fax, copiers, phones, etc.
• Participate in service monitors and quality improvement programs.
• Use excellent guest relations skills in all interactions with clients, visitors and staff.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Receives minimal instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instruction on new assignments.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Must have strong customer service orientation skills.
• Able to multi-task while being a team player.
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent typing skills and ability to work with a computer.
• Reliable transportation to get to the area assigned.

Experience and /or Education Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.

Supervisory Requirements:

None

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
• All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Paid time off:

full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package:

full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training:

initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility:

advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive:

a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.