Front Office Representative

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO in first year

10 paid holidays

Low-cost medical, dental and vision

Short-term/long-term disability and 2

Life insurance for employees

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellness programs

Job summary

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services seeks a Front Office Representative in Payson, AZ. The role handles patient check-in/out, scheduling, insurance verification, and coordinating appointments.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with preferred Medical Assistant training and certification, and 1–2 years in medical/behavioral health settings, plus clerical experience. Fingerprint clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED 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 setting preferred.
• Prior clerical experience in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Fingerprint clearance by AZ DPS or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintains client databases and schedules appointments.
• Coordinates transportation as needed.
• Processes medication issues and prior authorizations.
• Processes and monitors lab results.
• Schedules medication, counseling and intake appointments.
• Completes intake referrals and screenings.
• Answers incoming calls by the third ring.
• Verifies/updates consumer contact information.
• Verifies eligibility/enrollment prior to appointment (AHCCCS, RBHA, Part D).
• Collects client fees/copays.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

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 Payson 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.

Location & Schedule:

Work schedule-Monday through Friday. Reporting to our Payson clinic.

Pay: $15.51/hr. -$16/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.

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)
• Must have fingerprint clearance issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or be eligible to receive upon job offer.

What We Offer:

• 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 are deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for both our employees and the individuals we serve is essential to our mission. SB&H remains dedicated to creating a workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, and empowered, and where diverse perspectives are celebrated. We also strive to ensure that the communities we serve receive compassionate, culturally responsive care in a welcoming and affirming space. Our commitment to DEI is unwavering, and we will continue to build an organization that reflects these values in everything we do.

Our teams are working hard to ensure our Mission and Values are continuously modeled throughout our organization and in all of our daily interactions.

Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities.

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Quality
• Empowerment
• Trust

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.

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Education

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High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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