Job Information
Meridian Behavioral Health Office Technician-PT in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Description
Office Technician (In-Person)
Location: New Beginnings: St. Anthony Park
Pay: $17-22/hr. DOE
Shift: 1st Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Duties and responsibilities
The following duties are routine for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Greet guests and clients as they enter.
Answer phones and assist callers with their requests.
Clerical support as needed.
Responding to medical records requests and intake paperwork.
Complete the intake process and paper flow to Accounting.
Oversee the collection of co-pays and deductibles.
Paraprofessionals may not admit, transfer, or discharge clients. They may be directed to follow through with the process of implementation of the above by the director or designee.
Attend staff in-service and meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience working in an office environment.
Experience working with medical records or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Prefer knowledge and understanding the implication of parts 9530.6405 to 9530.6505
(Rule 31), and Minnesota Statutes, chapter 245A (Human Services Licensing Act-HSLA), sections 626.556 (Maltreatment of Minors Act-MOMA), 626.557 (Vulnerable Act-VAA), and 626.5572 (VAA definitions).
Have the ability to work independently.
Possess a valid driver license.
CPR and first aid certified preferred.
The ability to lift and move objects weighing a minimum of 25 pounds.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Strong verbal skills and ability to communicate in a positive manner under stress
Ability to communicate with a variety of people from diverse cultures, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Flexibility to meet a variety of changing priorities
Computer skills to draft emails
Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)