Clifton Springs Front Desk - Medical Assistant

DeKalb Community Service Board (CSB) is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured.
As a public, not-for-profit organization, the DeKalb CSB operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.
Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential. DeKalb CSB is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Read more on our recent CARF accreditation here.
CLIFTON SPRINGS FRONT DESK - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Clifton Springs MHC - Clifton Springs Front Desk 212
The DeKalb Community Service Board has an exciting opportunity for a Front Desk Medical Assistant at our Clifton Springs location- 3110 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur, GA 30034. The Front Desk Medical Assistant serves as the first level of contact for the client experience ensuring exceptional customer service delivery.
HOURS:
Mon- Fri 8:00am- 5:00pm
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision, the Program Assistant will perform a variety of general clerical duties in support of the daily functions of the program including, but not limited to:
****High-Volume Location****

• Greeting clients and guests upon arrival
• Check In
• Check Out
• Insurance Verification
• Scheduling
• Appointment Reconciliation
• Verifies Authorizations and Treatment Plans
• Answering multi-line phones and responding to requests immediately
• Protecting patients' rights through strong adherence of HIPPA regulations
• Excellence in communication skills, both verbal and written

MNIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Professional front office etiquette
• Pleasant demeanor
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication Skills
• Organization skills
• Data entry skills
• Minimum of two years of FRONT DESK experience in a medical office or hospital setting
• Previous experience with Electronic Medical Records
• Proficiency in computer program applications and basic office equipment
• Strong data entry skills with the ability to type a minimum of 45 wpm

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working in a mental health environment
• Completion of a Medical Administrative Assistant program
• Experience with AVATAR electronic medical record software

Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify.
For more information visit www.dekcsb.org/careers
DeKalb CSB is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA
As a part of the pre-employment process, the selected applicant will undergo an FBI Criminal History Records check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and drug screening. Direct Care positions may require Tuberculosis (TB) testing.
DeKalb Community Service Board participates in E-Verify (Company ID: 226305).
Our Mission: DeKalb Community Service Board strives to provide the right service, for the right person, at the right time.
Our Vision: The DeKalb Community Service Board envisions a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential.
Our Values:
• Providing inspirational leadership in marshaling resources to achieve our vision
• Being an industry leader in public sector service delivery
• Having talented and well trained staff that is client and mission focused
• Offering a full service continuum with a collaborative spirit
• Being the provider of choice, the employer of choice and the board of choice
Other details

• Job Family Medical
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator REGULAR
• Required Education High School

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