OBHAW has an immediate opening for Front Office/Financial Case Manager for the main Hot Springs location. This position is Monday - Friday, full time with a complete benefit package, including paid holidays and a generous PTO plan.
Providing excellent customer service to clients and visitors at reception, scheduling appointments, processing intakes, data entry, error-handling, switchboard operating, obtaining referrals, verifying insurance, collecting and processing payments, and performing various administrative support functions for one or more OBHAW offices or programs as specified in established performance indicators.
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATION OF:
1. OBHAW Mission, Vision, and Values
2. OBHAW Strategic Plan
3. OBHAW Code of Ethics
4. OBHAW Employee Handbook, OBHAW Policies and Procedures, and the Joint Commission philosophy.
5. OBHAW Environment of Care Manual including disaster and emergency evaluation procedures, incident reporting, basic first aid, and infection control.
6. Location and how to use OBHAW Policy and Procedure Manual
7. Procedures for confidentiality, both oral and written
8. Client Rights and Responsibilities of all persons seeking services from Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness
9. Must maintain active cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate
10. Must maintain active crisis prevention intervention certificate
Come join a team where you will feel welcome and belong while bringing hope and health to our communities, one life at a time.
OBHAW is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation, please contact staff in the Department of Human Resources via email at HRDept@OBHAW.org or via telephone at 501.620.5126.
REQUIRED ELEMENTS OF PERFORMANCE | MET | NOT MET |
Meet ongoing requirements in Job Description. |
SCORING KEY | |
5 points = Excellent (consistently exceeds standards) | 4 points = Outstanding (frequently exceeds standards) |
3 points = Satisfactory (generally meets standards) | 2 points = Needs Improvement (frequently fails to meet standards) |
1 point = Unacceptable (fails to meet standards) |
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL DEFINITIONS | |
Job Knowledge | Knowledge of products, policies and procedures; OR knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials. |
Quality of Work | Freedom from errors and mistakes. Accuracy, quality of work in general |
Quantity of Work | Productivity of the employee |
Reliability | The extent to which the employee can be depended upon to be available for work, to complete work properly, and complete work on time. The degree to which the employee is reliable, trustworthy and persistent. |
Initiative and Creativity | The ability to plan work and to proceed with a task without being told every detail and the ability to make constructive suggestions. |
Judgement | The extent to which the employee makes decisions that are sound. The ability to base decisions on the fact rather than emotions. |
Cooperation | Willingness to work harmoniously with others in getting a job done. Readiness to respond positively to instructions and procedures. |
Attendance | Consistency in coming to work daily and conforming to scheduled work hours. |
EXPECTAIONS AND NDICATORS | RATING | COMMENTS |
1) Position specific tasks Quantity of work & Job Knowledge a) Perform Intakes through Walk In clinic b) Process all PCP referrals c) Maximize use of third party reimbursement sources for OBHAW clients d) Processing payments/DASEP | ||
2) Outcome Expectations a) Obtaining all pertinent demographic and insurance information on incoming clients by interviewing clients e) Keying intake information completely and accurately 100% of the time. f) Scheduling clients with a credentialed provider within the following timeframes and will work directly with provider to ensure need is met: g) Updating each client's financial and demographic information with each visit within 30 days intervals. h) Following all procedures as outlined in the PCP process i) Reporting the financial status and reimbursement sources for each client to Accounts Receivable Manager. j) Collection co-payments, co-insurance, deductibles and any of fees for services 95% of the time. k) Answering incoming calls on multi-line phone system in a friendly, professional manner by identifying company and self. l) Processing daily mail/packages in a timely manner m) Providing exemplary customer service to our clients and our coworkers. Receiving no more than 2 formal complaints per year. | ||
3) Compliance a) Returning calls of an emergent nature within 2 hours of receipt, returning all other calls as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the workday. b) Conducting comprehensive assessments on clients referred for financial case management and discerning and assigning appropriate reimbursement sources c) Acting as a resource to other staff members regarding reimbursement sources. d) Ensure client chart is documented with financial discussion under FCMCM charge when applicable. e) Greeting and screening clients and visitors and checking them in. f) Monitoring and keeping lobby area picked up and in orderly fashion along with turning MedPlay on television. g) Following OBHAW security and confidentiality policies at all times, accessing client and staff information only as needed for job duties and as approved by supervisor h) Accepting constructive criticism related to performance and demonstrating acceptance by taking personal responsibility for appropriate change. i) Using appropriate e-mail etiquette such as replying to e-mails in a timely fashion, using discretion when forwarding another person's e-mail, and using personal e-mail accounts for non-work related e-mails. j) Completing required annual online training (Relias) and any other training according to OBHAW policies and Procedures (CPR and CPI) k) Adhering to OBHAW policies and procedures l) Working as a member of a team | ||
4) Collaboration Judgement, Attendance and Reliability a) Staying informed of current policies and procedures, committee actions, and other information required for the functional operation of the company, researching available resources and/or asking questions of supervisor or designee as needed b) Complying with OBHAW computer, social media, and internet usage policy, reporting problems, and suggesting improvements to OBHAW procedures, software, and equipment c) Adhering to work schedule and submitting requests for leave according to OBHAW procedures. Unscheduled PTO/Absences (leave taken that is not scheduled and approved in advance) should not exceed 3 in a 12-month period. d) Following appropriate lines of communication to report and resolve problem situations according to established guidelines, chain of command, and approved committee actions. | ||
5) Professional Development Goal Initiative and creativity a) The ability to work and handle issues independently and apply good judgement when making decisions. b) Communication Skills c) Time Management d) Conflict Resolution | ||
6) Extra Functions Cooperation, Initiative, Creativity, Reliability and Judgement Performing other work-related tasks as requested by an authorized supervisor (e.g. participate in special projects, serve a peer mentor, participate in OBHAW/Community events, any other job-related duty). |