Vesta, Inc Hiring For Medical Admin Assistant at Silver Spring, MD  Full Time

Vesta is seeking to recruit a Front Desk/Administrative Assistant  for its Outpatient Mental Health Clinics located in Silver Spring, MD.   This position is an integral part of the clinic as a representative of Vesta for patients and external agencies and would work as part of the Administrative team. We are looking for a positive, good communicator, who can work well under stressful situations. Strong customer service skills are a must!

Position scope might include answering phones, scheduling clients, checking clients in and acting as a liaison between doctors, nurse practitioners, and therapists, assisting clients with the completion of paperwork, data entry, filing, sourcing external agencies for resources, reviewing clinical documentation for compliance, auditing files, and entering billing.  This position would also include providing assistance to the Administrative Director with other various duties.  

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: In accordance with the CMS Vaccine Mandate, Vesta employees, contractors, and interns are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for most of our employees, with the exception of those who primarily telework, work remotely, or have no direct contact with others while working.  This requirement is subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination before your onboarding if you are hired after December 4, 2021. Your recruiter will provide a list of documents acceptable as proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirement.

Hours for the position are: M-Th from 11:30A to 8P, 2 Fri/Sat per month Fri 9-5P Sa 9-3P

This position pays $15.60/hr-$17.47/hr based on meeting the minimum qualifications

Requirements:

• Excellent customer service experience with an ability to assist internal as well as external customer in a fast paced, demanding, and diverse environment.
• Ability to prioritize job tasks, multi-task, manage time effectively, and be flexible with job tasks.
• Demonstrable knowledge of and sensitivity to the cultural characteristics of the clients to be served
• Demonstrable soundness of basic work behaviors related to punctuality, attendance, reliability
• Ability to work independently but seeking guidance when clarification is needed.
• Understanding or CPT codes and medical billing guidelines as applied to various services.
• Familiarity with office equipment, the use of, and ability to assist others.
• Strong computer skills to include familiarity with Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint, and database programs.

Preferences
 

• Able to communicate in a professional manner.
• Experienced with the mental health, social services, or healthcare field.
• Experience with or understanding of Medicaid and Medicare  and private insurance.
• Two years’ experience in an administrative position with an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic or similar setting.
• Associate degree or certificate in the health and human service field.

Experienced with the mental health, social services, or healthcare field.  Salary is based on experience and degree/certificates and ranges between $15 to $16.80 per hour at hire. Excellent benefit package includes but is not limited to health, dental, and retirement. Paid holidays and a paid time off policy as well.
 
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