Lead Front Office Associate

Sagent Behavioral Health; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sagent Behavioral Health is seeking a Lead Front Office Associate to be the first contact for patients in a full-time onsite role in Coon Rapids, MN. The position supports continuity of care through appointment scheduling, paperwork processing, and handling inquiries.

The role requires leading a small front office team, coaching staff, and managing daily operations with attention to HIPAA compliance and billing basics. Schedule Mon–Fri, 6:30AM–3:00PM; onsite employment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in health care facilities and an interest in behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to lead a small Front Office team successfully.
• Physical requirements include occasionally lifting and moving office supplies up to 50 lbs.
• HIPAA compliance knowledge is required and strictly enforced.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing observation and support to Front Office Associates and Front Office Registration staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Dedicate approximately 30% of weekly in-office time to coaching and supervising front desk activities and workflows.
• Escalate staff concerns or performance issues to the Office Manager in a timely manner.
• Support onboarding and training for new staff in partnership with Support Training Coordinators.
• Assist with front office operations to maintain workflow continuity.
• Open or close the clinic as required to ensure coverage.
• Understand billing processes and insurance coverage at a foundational level.
• Complete additional projects as directed by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Front office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brief Description

Job Title: Lead Front Office Associate

Location: 11660 Round Lake Blvd NW, Ste 120, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Working Model: Onsite

Employee Type: 1.0 FTE - Full Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:30AM - 3:00PM

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states, we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, LifeWorks, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.

As a Lead Front Office Associate at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will be the first point of contact for patients and strive to deliver a positive and welcoming experience in every interaction. This position plays an important role in the continuity of care by providing administrative support to patients and stakeholders through appointment scheduling, processing paperwork, and handling inquiries.

Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing observation and support to Front Office Associates and the Front Office Registration staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Dedicate approximately 30% of weekly in-office time to coaching support staff, providing feedback, overseeing front desk activities, and adjusting workflows as needed.
• Escalate staff concerns or performance issues to the Office Manager and/or Administrative Operations Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Support onboarding and training efforts for new support staff in partnership with Support Training Coordinators.
• Assist with front office operations and support staff responsibilities as needed to maintain workflow continuity.
• Open or close the clinic as required to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Maintain a foundational understanding of billing processes and insurance coverage.
• Complete additional projects and assignments as directed by leadership.

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in health care facilities and an interest in behavioral health preferred.
• Ability to lead a small Front Office team successfully.
• Physical requirements include occasionally lifting and moving office supplies which can include reams of paper that weigh up to 50lbs.
• It is clearly understood that all names and materials seen in this position are strictly and highly confidential due to state and federal regulations on patient privacy. Compliance of all HIPAA related regulations will be strictly enforced by management.

Compensation:

This is a non-exempt position. Total earnings for this position will start at $19.00 hourly.

• Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location. Estimates are factored on a 1.0 FTE.
• Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.