Front Office Associate (Administrative)

As a Front Office Registration staff, you would act as a point of contact for scheduling all intra-office referrals for new or existing patients within the clinic, coordinate patient services efficiently and assist in referring between all Nystrom programs, as well as maintaining awareness of trends and parents and the need for new services. An ideal candidate will have a passion for providing a high level of customer service to mental health and substance use disorder clients. Additionally, candidates will have had prior customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.

Nystrom & Associates is 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 are experiencing personal, emotional, marriage, family or psychological problems. Founded in 1991, we offer an intensive outpatient substance use disorder program, psychological testing, and behavioral health and medication management services.

Hours (Please ensure that you can work the listed shift below):

Monday - Thursday 10:30 AM - 7 PM and Fridays 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Pay rate:

$16.50 per hour

Job Duties:

Register and integrate new patients in emerging programs
Educate patients and clinicians on all services offered within the clinic, including other NAL programs and locations

Attend staff meetings and trainings as needed to educate staff on the live referral process and other Registration processes

Follow up with clinicians regarding patient care issues and patient scheduling (i.e. patient needs a referral due to insurance change, patient was hostile with staff, etc.)
Maintain awareness of trends, patterns, and need for new services; report these to management as needed
Record all incoming calls and daily check outs in accordance with current policy and procedure
Assist with the front desk and answering intake calls depending on clinic needs
Assist with shift coverage in the event of staff shortage
Other duties as assigned

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

Medical & Dental insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays (Nystrom is closed in observance of 5-7 Holidays a year and staff are not required to work)
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for applicable medical and dependent care expenses
401(K) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution
Supplemental insurances, such as short-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Free Term Life Insurance Policy
Tuition discounts with a number of schools:

St. Mary's University - 10% discount
University of Northwestern - St. Paul - 10% discount for select programs
Bethel University - $400 Scholarship per term for select programs
Capella University - 10% tuition discount plus additional perks
Adler Graduate School - 10% tuition reduction