Medical Receptionist-Bilingual

Greater Mental Health of New York•White Plains, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us at Greater Mental Health of New York, where our mission is to promote mental wellness through advocacy, community education, and direct services. We empower individuals and families on their unique journeys to recovery, honoring their rights to self-determination, choice, and collaboration. With evidence-based practices and a focus on trauma-responsive care, our dedicated team provides comprehensive services to thousands and fosters independence and resilience within our community. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and creating brighter futures for individuals and families throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, apply today!

Requirements

High school diploma/GED/TASC equivalent required, an associate's degree preferred.
A minimum of two years of Reception experience in a fast-paced office, preferably in a medical or community mental health office, is preferred.
Clerical or Administrative Assistant certificate preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite and database applications.
Must be reliable and responsible, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must show initiative and exercise good judgment.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.
Must adhere to the agency’s and program’s policy, procedures, and professional code of ethics.
Must always adhere to confidentiality practices.
Must be and maintain clearance through the NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search.
Must be and maintain clearance by the DCJS New York State Sex Offender Registry.
A pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment.
Must be and maintain clearance byMust be and maintain clearance by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and the New York State Medicaid Exclusion List.
Must be and maintain clearance by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for instances of child abuse and/or neglect.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish-speaking

Responsibilities

Work closely with clinic managers to support administrative functions and the timely processing of all clinic administrative processes.
Handles incoming calls while maintaining a polite, consistent, professional manner and etiquette.
Take messages from the general voice mailbox, emails, health waves, other sources, and deliver them in a timely.
Welcomes and greets all clients and visitors, in person or over the phone.
Maintains an accurate record of clients seen each day, assists with filing, faxing, and meeting scheduling.
Manage all providers' schedules, which include appointments, cancellations, reminder calls, contact notes , and re -scheduling rapidly.
Schedule all client appointments with accuracy, maximizing scheduling practices.
Receive referrals, gather required data, complete insurance verification, create charts, provide appointments for all clients, wait list, etc., amongst other administrative duties.
Accept payments and provide receipts for services.
Work collaboratively with the clinic manager to ensure availability of client forms, consents , and surveys .
Receives general clinic mail as well as other deliveries and directs appropriately.
Maintain inventory and ordering of clinic supplies, office needs, in collaboration with the clinic director, agency systems, facility, IT, amongst others.
Expected to provide cross-coverage in clinics as designated when needed, directed by manager or designee.
Responsible for keeping the reception and office space area clean and organized.
Other designated duties.

Benefits

403(b)-with employer contribution after 1 year of service
Flexible Work Arrangements: subject to business needs, including hybrid options.
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off-15 days per year
Paid sick time-12 days per year
Employer paid Holidays-11 days per year
Professional Development: Opportunities for advancement, training programs, and support for certifications and continuing education.
Additional Perks: Free EAP services and employee discounts (travel, hotels, movie tickets, theme parks, services, electronics, auto, shopping, and more)!
Gym reimbursement through employer's medical insurance carrier.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): qualifying employer