Front Office Specialist

Front Office Specialist I

Support patients and providers with front‑office activities and administrative duties across the Samaritan Health Services system.

Provides reception and administrative support services to patients and providers within and outside the SHS system.

The Samaritan Medical Group’s Behavioral Health Administrative teams are committed to providing leadership and operational support for our physicians, advanced practice clinicians and all other employees that deliver care in our Behavioral Health Division’s clinical settings.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience or training with computer applications required.
• One (1) year experience and/or training in a position of similar responsibility and complexity preferred.
• Experience or training in medical/insurance terminology preferred.
• Experience with practice management scheduling systems preferred.
• Mental Health experience preferred.

• Psychology – Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.
• Communication – Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.
• Team Building – Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Medical Terminology – Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Social Perceptiveness – Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non‑judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

• Rarely (1‑10% of the time)
• Occasionally (11‑33% of the time)
• Frequently (34‑66% of the time)
• Continually (67‑100% of the time)

• WALK – Incline
• LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"‑36") 40‑60 lbs
• LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"‑54") 20‑40 lbs
• PUSH (0‑20 pounds force)
• PULL (0‑20 pounds force)
• CLIMB – Stairs
• … (additional routine lifting, pushing, pulling, and mobility tasks as listed)

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care