Front Office Administrator (Administrative)
The Front Office Administrator is the first point of contact for patients and strives to deliver a positive and welcoming experience in every interaction. This position plays an important role in the continuity of care by providing administrative support to patients and stakeholders through appointment scheduling, processing paperwork, and handling inquiries. 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: (Must be able to work one of the following shifts listed below)
Monday - Friday 11:30AM-8:00PM
**Eligible shift differential for hours worked past 6PM**.
Job Duties:
Interacts with all patients and visitors with warmth and professionalismCheck-in patients for appointments, verify demographic information, provide paperwork, and collect paymentsEnsure seamless coordination of care by scheduling patient appointments and collaborating with providers using multiple computer systemsParticipate in administrative tasks such as electronic filing, scanning, faxing, mailing in a timely mannerAnswer inbound and make outbound phone calls while responding to inquiries in a prompt and courteous manner, providing accurate information or triaging as appropriateMaintain a clean and organized front desk and waiting room space by managing patient paperwork, office supplies, and other amenitiesHandle patient concerns and crises with empathy and patience while collaborating with site leadership to resolve, as neededAttend mandatory meetings and trainingsOther duties as assigned
Benefits:Nystrom & Associates, Ltd. prides itself on the benefits and compensation offered to staff, including:
Medical & Dental insurancePaid 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 advancementHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for applicable medical and dependent care expenses401(K) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributionSupplemental insurances, such as short-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramFree Term Life Insurance PolicyTuition 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
