Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Financial Specialist for Behavioral Health

Office-Clerical_Support - Vancouver - Fourth Plain, 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

Financial Specialist for Behavioral Health - Posting #23607

Hourly Rate: $21.22

Position Summary:

Sea Mar Behavioral Health’s diverse and quickly expanding program is seeking a full-time Financial Specialist for its Vancouver Behavioral Health Program at its Fourth Plain location (formerly known as Community Services NW). This is a back office position that supports the front desk and clinical staff. Financial Specialists are responsible for running reports that aid in the accuracy and completion of claims. They also assist clients with insurance questions and make sure that clients have proper coverage. We have four Sea Mar CSNW locations in Vancouver and Financial Specialists work in different locations but as a team assisting each other in their various duties. 

The Financial Specialist performs financial screenings and provides account management for behavioral health clients. In addition, he or she will perform some phone coverage and clerical duties (as assigned). The Financial Specialist is an active member of the behavioral health team in the delivery of client services.

Qualifications and/or Experience:

  • Must hold an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Office Management, or related field, and two years of closely related work experience. Appropriate work experience may be substituted for the degree.
  • It is preferred that the Financial Specialist be bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural. This person must demonstrate respect and appreciation for diversity and have an understanding of the community.
  • Must have demonstrated experience with and the ability to form and maintain effective relationships with clients, team members, and community providers.
  • Computer proficiency and customer service skills required.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but 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 Angel Moffett, Front Office Supervisor at [email protected]

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 05/19/2022

External Candidates are considered after 05/24/2022

Reposted on 11/11/2024

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

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