Front Office Associate - La Crosse at Nystrom & Associates Ltd in La Crosse, Wisconsin

Job Description:

As a Front Office Associate at Nystrom & Associates' La Crosse, WI clinic you will be the first point of contact for clients - answering phones, cheerfully greeting clients, registering and scheduling clients, collecting co-pays, and acting a liaison between our mental health professionals and our patients. This is a full-time role with set hours, see shifts below. You will be part of 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. You will play an important part in that process by actively listening to patients' needs and showing empathy to every patient you speak with.

Other duties include the following:

Opening or closing the clinic
Faxing and copying
Sorting documents into the electronic chart
Basic knowledge of billing and insurance coverage
Any other projects that the Administrative Lead or Manager may assign

Hours:
Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Must be able to work the advertised shift.

Pay Rate:
$16.00 per hour

Qualifications:

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office
Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
Previous front desk, reception/receptionist, administrative assistant, or office experience preferred
High School Diploma required
An interest in psychology, counseling, the behavioral sciences, social work, or healthcare is strongly preferred

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

Medical & Dental insurance
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for applicable medical and dependent care expenses
Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
401(K) Retirement Plan with an employer matching program
Supplemental insurances, such as short-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance
Partnerships with local universities for tuition discounts:

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

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