Behavioral Health Rep Float

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Legacy Community Health, where every team member is a cherished part of our family. As a Behavioral Health Representative I Float, you'll play a vital role in our mission to deliver compassionate and comprehensive healthcare to our community. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Here's what you'll love about joining us: Role Highlights: Provide essential support to our on-site Behavioral Health providers, ensuring seamless operations and patient care. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a diverse team, fostering relationships and building connections that make our work meaningful. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a role that supports your personal fulfillment and professional growth. Community Impact: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving community healthcare.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required.
BLS (CPR & AED) Certified required.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Good direct and telephone communication skills.
Must be able to work in a team setting.
Leadership ability for program management, growth, and development within the Center and the Community.
Communication/interpersonal skills to interact courteously and professionally with associates and customers of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
Knowledge of and the ability to interact effectively with various community agencies and resources.
Coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
Computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Three to six months of related experience preferred.
One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
Familiarity with BH preferred.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Arrange language line interpretation services to ensure effective communication.
Sort or dispense mail/faxes and assist with administrative duties.
Support new patients with the registration process and follow up on incomplete intake forms.
Manage EHR and continuity of care lists for optimal patient access.
Schedule, cancel, and reschedule appointments to ensure efficient provider schedules.
Maintain a waitlist for Behavioral Health Services and fill open slots promptly.
Process and follow up on internal service orders, including psychological testing referrals.
Obtain and enter vital signs into EHRS in a timely manner.
Screen new patients and complete risk assessments as needed.
Translate for monolingual providers when necessary.
Attend mandatory all-staff meetings and participate in safety training programs.
Make reminder calls to unconfirmed patients to ensure appointment compliance.
Process psychological testing prior authorizations for insurance coverage.
Provide data entry, general office duties, and administrative support.
Complete medication prior authorizations as requested by insurance.
Assist with triaging behavioral health emergencies in the clinic.
Handle blood draws, injections, EKGs, and drug screens as necessary.
Process lab service orders in EMR for lab or patient service center.
Travel to other locations for clinic/site coverage as needed.
Promote effective teamwork and maintain a professional environment.
Ensure safety by reporting concerns and following control measures.