s aLead Front Office Associateat Nystrom & Associates' Woodbury MN clinic, you will be the first point of contact for clients - answering phones, cheerfully greeting clients, registering and scheduling clients, collecting co-pays, and acting a liaison between our mental health professionals and our patients.You will be part of a team of mental health professionals that specialize in psychiatric evaluations, clinical social work, and family therapy. We are committed to helping patients in our community who areexperiencing personal, emotional, marriage, family or psychological problems. You will play an important part in that process by actively listening to patients' needs and showing empathy to every patient you speak with.

This is a full-timerole, working the following shift:
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with some flexibility

Pay rate:
$18 per hour

Other duties include the following:
Observing and supporting Front Office Associates and the Patient Care Coordinator
30% of in office hours each week will be dedicated to providing feedback to support staff, directing check-in desk and adjusting workflows as needed
Inform the Office Manager and/or Administrative Operations Supervisor of staff problems or concernsEnforce all NAL policies and procedures in the absence of the Office Manager and/or Assistant Office ManagerAssist in training new Support Staff in conjunction with Support Staff Training CoordinatorsAct as liaison between clinicians and Patient Care Coordinators regarding schedule concerns, availability for new patients, and changes in specialties in the absence of the Office Manager and/or Assistant Office ManagerAssist Support Staff with daily duties as neededCover for Office Manager and/or Assistant Office Manager in his/her absence or as directed by Office ManagerManage provider and patient requests/concerns as directed by the Office ManagerHelp coordinate and plan summer company picnics and Christmas partiesOpening or closing the clinic if there is not coverageFaxing and copyingSorting documents into the electronic chartBasic knowledge of billing and insurance coverageAny other projects that the Administrative Manager or Supervisor may assign

Qualifications:
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitaskAbility to lead a small Front Office team successfully
Proficientcomputerskills and experience using Microsoft Office

Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills

Previous front desk, reception/receptionist, administrative assistant, or officeexperience preferred

High School Diploma required

An interest in psychology, counseling, the behavioral sciences, social work, or healthcare is strongly preferred

Key Attributes of a successful candidate include:
Expertise in providing high-quality customer service in a busy environment
Ideal experience includes working as a barista, or in a fast-paced retail setting (such as working during the holidays at popular stores)
De-escalation skills
Ideal experience includes working in childcare, as a nanny, in an educational setting, or previous mental health experience where expectations change every day; candidate has learned to expect the unexpected, and has had to deescalate someone who is upset

Benefits:
Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. prides itself on the benefits and compensation offered to staff, including:

Medical & Dental insurance

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for applicable medical and dependent care expenses

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

401(K) Retirement Plan with a generous employer matching program

Supplemental insurances, such as short-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance
Partnerships with local universities for tuition discounts:

St. Mary's University - 10% discountUniversity of Northwestern - St. Paul - 10% discount for select programsBethel University - $400 Scholarship per term for select programsCapella University - 10% tuition discount plus additional perksAdler Graduate School - 10% tuition reduction

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