Mental Health Clerk

HELEN FARABEE CENTERHaskell, TX
127d$11 - $12

About The Position

This position will serve as clerical support for the Mental Health Center(s). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Greeting consumers, answering phone calls, directing calls to appropriate staff members or taking messages, obtaining purchase orders, and purchasing supplies. Position will perform complex data entry and run reports from various computer programs. Position will schedule appointments for all center staff including the doctor and nurse and make reminder calls to all consumers one day prior to the appointment. Position will check individuals in, collect payments, complete financial information, get copies of all insurance cards, and do vitals; will make bank deposits as necessary. Position will forward subpoenas following the system dictated by the Director of Medical Records. Position requires initiative, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to interact in a professional manner with a variety of staff members, consumers, family members, and community agencies. Position will serve as backup to the Medication Clerk or receptionist as needed. Other clerical duties may be assigned. Work is performed with minimal supervision within established guidelines, policies, and procedures. Must attend all appropriate meetings. HFC incorporates principles of trauma-informed care throughout the agency, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and a safe and respectful environment for all individuals served and staff. All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position. Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employer’s discretion. Your work location and hours could change based on program needs.

Requirements

  • Graduation from standard high school or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of fax machine, personal computer, and copier
  • Experience with Windows software, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel is preferred
  • Minimum typing speed of 30wpm
  • Valid driver’s license and insurable to drive Center vehicles
  • Ability to pass and maintain all Center mandated trainings

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with CMHC and CARE software

Responsibilities

  • Greeting consumers and answering phone calls
  • Directing calls to appropriate staff members or taking messages
  • Obtaining purchase orders and purchasing supplies
  • Performing complex data entry and running reports from various computer programs
  • Scheduling appointments for all center staff including the doctor and nurse
  • Making reminder calls to all consumers one day prior to the appointment
  • Checking individuals in and collecting payments
  • Completing financial information and getting copies of all insurance cards
  • Performing vitals and making bank deposits as necessary
  • Forwarding subpoenas following the system dictated by the Director of Medical Records
  • Serving as backup to the Medication Clerk or receptionist as needed
  • Attending all appropriate meetings

Benefits

  • Full Time position
  • Salary range of $11.69 - $12.09 Hourly
  • Work shift from 8-5 M-F
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