Receptionist (Uvalde MH Center)

Help us help others:

We are searching for Receptionist who will support counselors, physicians, staff, and individuals in the Uvalde County Mental Health Center Clinic. This person will work with the Assistant Director to cover in person customer services of the reception area and all telephone traffic including receiving and routing phone calls and messages appropriately. The Receptionist will also coordinate meetings, collect payments, initiate paperwork, and complete a multitude of various administrative duties to keep the office running smoothly. This compassionate, caring, and supportive team member will connect with the HHMHDD staff and individuals to provide optimum healthcare and contribute to the overall wellbeing of members of the community living with mental health challenges.

You will get to:

-  Maintain a physical presence at reception and provide customer service for all incoming individuals and phone traffic for the office.

-  Maintain data in the electronic medical records and initiate appropriate consumer paperwork.

-  Route incoming and outgoing correspondence and perform daily data entry.

-  Set up teleconferencing meetings and manage schedules for the team.

-  Complete reports as assigned.

-  Complete records audit prior to physician appointments

-  Write and document articulately while using correct grammar so that documentation is clear and valuable.

-  Maintain compliance with all client data security control measures.

-  Educate and instruct individuals served.

You'll definitely need:

-  High school diploma, GED, or competency test with 3 letters of recommendation.

-  To complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training.

-  To maintain a valid Texas State Driver's License.

-  To have current automobile insurance and the ability to travel to individuals when necessary.

We'll also want you to:

-  Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with team and individuals in care.

-  Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

-  Sustain a calm demeanor when under pressure to manage sometimes difficult situations.

-  Provide exemplary customer service and care to individuals with their best interest at heart.

- Complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training.

We're excited to provide:

-  PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents.

-  PPO dental plans and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.

-  Employer paid life insurance.

  • 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
  • 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings to plan for retirement.

-  Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.

-  Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other.

We can pay you:

$19.62 per hour and benefits, plus good karma for doing good in the world.