Front Office Representative

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.3 weeks PTO in first year

Holiday pay

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a Front Office Representative in Flagstaff to support front desk duties, scheduling, insurance verification, and patient care coordination. The role reports to a Front Office Supervisor and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

The position operates Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with a paid lunch and occasional Saturday coverage; compensation is $18.35/hour with benefits described in the employee handbook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant training preferred.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in a medical/behavioral health setting preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates all client databases and schedules appointments.
• Coordinates transportation as clinically appropriate.
• Processes medication issues and prior authorizations.
• Monitors and processes lab results.
• Schedules medication, counseling, and intake appointments.
• Answers calls and verifies/updates consumer contact information.

Skills

Front desk

Scheduling

Insurance verification

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma/GED

Medical Assistant training

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Southwest Behavioral and Health Services is seeking a dedicated and empathetic Front Office Rep who can help us fulfill our mission. “Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities”. We are seeking someone who enjoys coordinating with people, organized and excellent communication skills. Does this describe you? If so, you may be the person we are looking for to join our dynamic Flagstaff team!

Job Preview At a Glance

A Front Office Representative is responsible for performing front office duties including patient care activities, front office check-in and check-out, scheduling, verifying medical insurance, and scheduling and confirming appointments. This position reports to a Front Office Supervisor.

Location & Schedule

Work schedule-Monday through Friday 8am-5pm with an hour of unpaid lunch and rotating Saturday 7am-9am.

Pay

$18.35/hr.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes, updates and maintains all client databases and scheduling of consumer appointments.
• Coordinates transportation as clinically necessary/appropriate.
• Processes medication issues and prior authorizations.
• Processes and monitors lab results.
• Schedules medication, counseling, and intake appointment.
• Completes intake referrals and screening.
• Answers all incoming phone calls by third ring.
• Confirms/updates consumer contact information.
• Verifies consumer eligibility/enrollment prior to appointment: AHCCCS, RBHA/agency, Limited Income Subsidy, Medicare Part D.
• Collects client fees/copay.
• May be expected to work at various SBH locations as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required
• Completion of a Medical Assistant training program highly preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a medical or behavioral health background preferred
• Requires prior clerical experience, preferably in a behavioral health setting (Consideration given for course work in lieu of part of the experience requirements)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Benefits

• 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
• 10 paid holidays
• Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
• We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
• Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
• We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
• Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non‑profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well‑established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

At Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, we believe in the power of Empowered Belonging — a culture where every individual’s unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and valued.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where unique perspectives are valued, personal journeys are respected, and every individual is empowered to bring their whole self to a shared mission of delivering compassionate, life‑changing services to the communities we serve.

Through Our Empowered Belonging Program, We’re Committed To

• Voice & Visibility — ensuring every team member’s ideas, experiences, and contributions are recognized and heard.
• Fair Access — fostering openness and fairness in opportunities for growth, leadership, and advancement, while honoring the different journeys people take.
• Culture of Connection — building authentic, meaningful relationships across backgrounds, roles, and experiences, knowing that fresh perspectives strengthen our work.
• Learning & Growth — providing opportunities for ongoing development, empathy, and leadership that reflect the many experiences within our teams.
• Wellbeing & Safety — prioritizing the mental, emotional, and psychological safety of every person, recognizing that belonging means something different to each of us.

Where everyone belongs. Where everyone leads.

Join us in shaping a community where your difference makes a difference, and your impact is real.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

SB&H is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.