Receptionist, Outpatient Behavioral Health

Relief Mental Health; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Relief Mental Health is seeking a friendly Receptionist to manage front desk operations at our Red Bank, NJ clinic. You will greet patients, manage check-ins, verify appointments, and handle insurance information with care and confidentiality.

The role supports patient flow, data accuracy, and clinic operations while upholding HIPAA standards and delivering exceptional customer service. Prior healthcare experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in medical/mental health or patient-facing settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients warmly and professionally upon arrival.
• Check patients in and verify appointment details.
• Update patient demographics and insurance information as needed.
• Provide and collect required paperwork and assessments.
• Ensure patients are accurately reflected in internal systems.
• Collect copays, balances, and cancellation fees.
• Route calls and messages to appropriate departments.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming front desk and waiting area.

Skills

Greeting patients

HIPAA compliance

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR systems

Scheduling platforms

monday.com

Insurance portals

Job description

Position Overview

The Receptionist is a key member of the Relief Mental Health care team, responsible for creating a welcoming, professional, and efficient front desk experience for patients. This role supports patient flow, data accuracy, revenue integrity, and overall clinic operations while upholding HIPAA compliance and exceptional customer service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet patients warmly and professionally upon arrival
• Check patients in and verify appointment details
• Confirm and update patient demographics and insurance information
• Provide and collect required paperwork and assessments
• Ensure patients are accurately reflected in internal systems
• Thank patients at checkout and provide clear next-step instructions
• Collect patient copays, cash-pay balances, and cancellation fees
• Communicate outstanding balances discreetly and professionally
• Schedule or confirm follow-up appointments based on provider instructionsMonitor voicemail throughout the day and transcribe messages accurately
• Route calls and messages to appropriate departments (clinical, billing, operations)
• Maintain accurate documentation in the Receptionist Activity Log
• Run daily and weekly insurance verifications
• Identify and flag inactive insurance plans
• Perform next-day patient audits
• Review upcoming schedules to identify gaps, errors, or double booking
• Conduct appointment confirmation calls/texts
• Assist with basic clinical or operational tasks (e.g., scanning paperwork, supporting TMS patients, taking blood pressures)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk and waiting area

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in a medical, mental health, or other patient facing settings is highly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Comfort using technology systems (EHR, scheduling platforms, monday.com, insurance portals)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, compassionate, and patient-centered demeanor