Behavioral Health Administrative Assistant - Chicago, United States - Chicago Therapy Group

Description

Who We Are:

Chicago Therapy Group (CTG) is a mid-sized group mental health practice with locations in Evanston, IL and Chicago, IL. CTG provides employment to anywhere between 15 and 20 clinicians who provide services to around 450 clients.


Job Overview:

We are a mid-sized psychotherapy practice seeking an organized, detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. This position will primarily focus on billing, credentialing, and intake coordination and is a 1099 contract role.

This role reports to the Practice Owner and Director of Operations.


Duties:

• Submitting insurance claims with accuracy and efficiency
• Following up on insurance claims to ensure timely payment
• Handling daily billing tasks, including client billing
• Assisting with insurance credentialing process for new clinicians
• Coordinating intake processes for new clients
• Maintaining accurate records of activities in client accounts using internal note system
• Communicating effectively with the practice's therapists and clients
• Navigating usage of an EHR (electronic health record) system
• Working closely with practice owner and the practice's Director of Operations
• Working with practice's clinical staff
• Picking up mail at Evanston location once a week and scanning its contents
• Willing to learn the nuances of mental health care (which is distinct from many other medical practices)

Experience:

• Proven experience in administrative roles
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace Experience in healthcare setting and familiarity with healthcare billing
• Experience with insurance claim submission and billing processes
• Knowledge of insurance credentialing procedures is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a remote work environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary is be a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Supportive work environment
• Remote work environment

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

We look forward to hearing from you


Job Types:
Part-time, Contract


Pay:
$ $30.00 per hour


Expected hours:
No more than 25 per week


Benefits:

• Work from home

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient
• Private practice

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (preferred)
• Computer skills: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60642: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60642