Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Behavioral Health Receptionist/Financial Specialist

Office-Clerical_Support - Everett, WA - Full Time

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Behavioral Health Receptionist/Financial Specialist - Posting #26981

Hourly Rate: $20.00 / $21.22

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Behavioral Health in Everett, WA is seeking a Receptionist/Financial Specialist to join the Child and Family Clinic. Candidates must have good office, interpersonal, and reasoning skills. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, front desk reception, answering phones, registering clients, data entry, financial screening and some patient account management in coordination with the financial specialist. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to communicate financial information appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  • Conducts systematic financial screenings to determine current pay source and needs in a variety of areas.
  • Assists type-A clients (Low income/ indigent) in determining eligibility for entitlement Program.
  • Makes financial referrals based on identified need, to appropriate agencies/services or provide information and assist clients in self-referral.
  • Makes financial referrals based on identified need, to appropriate agencies/services or provide information and assist clients in self-referral.
  • Provide clerical support to administrative personnel, including typing word processing and spreadsheets.
Other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications and or Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or office management.
  • Two years of related work experience may be substituted for degree.
  • Computer proficiency required i.e. Microsoft programs.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred not required.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:      

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Gloria Johnston, Program Manager, at [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted on 10/8/2024

External candidates are considered after 10/11/2024

This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply through our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html

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