Receptionist-Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic

Established in 1899, Child & Family Service (CFS) is a community-based organization with a mission of strengthening families and fostering the healthy development children.  CFS has been a fierce advocate for children and families in the midst of social injustices and inequalities. Our statewide support, counseling, and therapeutic programs help individuals and families heal from trauma, prevent abuse and neglect, and can break the cycle of generational poverty.

OUR MISSION

Strengthening families and fostering the healthy development of children.

OUR VISION

Healthy, thriving individuals and families building strong, multi-cultural communities across generations.

OUR VALUES

HOPE values: H umility, O wnership, P erseverance, E ngagement

We offer an extensive array of benefits for our employee including paid time off, preventative health care paid time off, birthday floating holiday, volunteer floating holiday, 15 Paid Holidays in a Year (16 in an Election Year), Medical/Dental/Vision/RX plans, Opt-out incentive, 401(k), flexible spending plans, & more.

Come join Child & Family Service and help us serve thousands in our communities!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

With a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed chemical dependency counselor, case managers, and veteran outreach workers, the clinic offers high-quality, evidence-based, and personalized outpatient mental health treatment tailored to meet the specific needs of veterans, particularly those from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and their families. The Cohen Clinic is part of the Cohen Veterans Network, a national nonprofit (501c3) network of clinics. Under the general direction of the Office Manager, the Receptionist is responsible for registering and scheduling patients in the appropriate IT system, organizing daily patient schedules, triaging incoming patient reports to appropriate locations, answering phones, preparation of billing information for billing services, obtaining and documenting insurance pre-authorizations and pre-certifications and facilitating physician and patient administrative needs.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

High school plus additional training equal to 2 years of college, which requires knowledge of a specialized field or may lead to licensing (data processing, accounting, human services), or formalized apprenticeship program. For example, certified substance abuse counselor, bookkeeper, etc.

EXPERIENCE

Over one year

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, excellent communication and presentation skills.

Good verbal communication skills, poise and ability to handle high volume telephone duty.

Typing, filing, and general office skills.

PC literate with knowledge of MS software.

Willingness to learn new functions.

Strong consultative abilities, conflict-resolution skills, and leadership abilities.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including diverse interest groups including advocacy groups and other governmental organizations.

Intermediate level on MS Excel, Email and word processing programs.

Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

Excellent customer service (oral and written communication skills) Experience working with military and veteran populations and/or behavioral health clients.

Demonstrated knowledge about the appropriate and effective use of protected health information

This job requires a valid Hawaii driver's license, a clear driver's abstract, and willingness to travel in personal vehicle on an asneeded basis throughout the island.

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and continued employment is contingent on a record clear of convictions.

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Prior clerical, secretarial and/or administrative experience. Prior experience within the military community and/or veteran administrative organizations is preferred.

Must be able to work flexible hours including day, evening, and weekend hours.

At Child & Family Service, we value and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We apply this to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfer, leave of absence, and termination.