Teri Carlson, MD, PC Hiring for Office Assistant Full Time

Office Assistant

• Job Summary
• Office Assistant for a private practice, cash-pay only Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry Practice in Boulder, CO. Office Assistant will work as part of a vibrant team to manage the administrative aspects of running the practice. Clinical interface with patients over e-mail and phone, and some calls to pharmacies will also be a large aspect of the position.
• Prior experience working with electronic medical records, e-prescribing, and completing prior authorization requests for medication is a necessity
• Prior experience working in a doctor’s office is a necessity
• Vibrant, happy personality and ability to work in a team format is a necessity
• Exemplary written and verbal communication is a must
• Ability to multitask and shift gears swiftly based on the needs of the office a must

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: managing our general office e-mail (this comprises the bulk of our patient communication); completing prior authorization requests for patient medication; and scanning and e-mailing/faxing documents from providers to patients. Cross-training in scheduling both existing and new patients, and front desk reception work, will be involved due to need for cross coverage

Qualifications and Skills

Associate’s Degree or higher is a necessity. Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills. The right candidate will have exemplary people skills, and be able to soothe and console emotionally fragile patients in an authentic way, while keeping firm boundaries in the business of running the practice. Ability to call in refills for prescriptions to pharmacies is required. Prior experience working in a health care setting is a must, and prior experience working with prior authorization requests is also a must. The right candidate will possess outstanding attention to detail and organization.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision; 401K plus match; Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Wearing a mask in the office is optional.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Office Admin Work: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location