Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

Elizabeth Layton Center is seeking a Receptionist to join our Operations team in Ottawa, KS
. If you are looking for a vibrant and supportive work environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Elizabeth Layton Center (ELC) is honored to be designated a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), with locations in Ottawa and Paola, KS. CCBHCs offer a model of care focused on accessible and integrated behavioral health services. Our vision is to be recognized as the provider of choice for coordinated physical and behavioral health services in the communities we serve. ELC specializes in working with underserved populations to meet the growing needs unique to their situation and life experiences.

• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Wellness Program
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• A Healthy Work/Life Balance

The Receptionist greets all clients and visitors to the Elizabeth Layton Center and provides support to our care delivery system by operating a multi-line phone system, scheduling appointments, collecting payments and performing other clerical duties as needed. This position is at our Ottawa location and reports to the Operations Director.
This position is full‑time Monday through Friday, with one later shift required each week to accommodate our clinic hours.

• Greets all clients and visitors to the Elizabeth Layton Center
• Answers multi‑line telephone system, assess calls for emergency, screen/transfer calls, and take messages as needed
• Collect fees and other pertinent information when client arrives
• Copies medical cards and insurance cards, when necessary
• Informs clinician that client has arrived
• Enters information into the appointment scheduler program
• Makes reminder calls, reschedules appointments, and back‑fills provider schedules
• Orders supplies for the Ottawa location.
• Obtains appropriate releases of information, when necessary
• Prepares packets for intakes and screens as necessary
• Provide evening reception coverage when needed
• Arrives for work on time
• Ability to be pleasant, friendly, and helpful to staff and visitors at all times
• Ability to retain relevant vital information and relay information to others as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee
• Complies with ELC policies and procedures

• Graduation from High School or the equivalent
• Previous clerical or general office experience or training required
• Previous computer, typing and data entry experience required
• Previous customer service experience required
• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required background checks

• Ability to perform tasks accurately, effectively and in a timely manner
• General knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations accurately
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately
• Ability to operate a typewriter, calculator, computer and other general office equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees,
  officials and the public
• Ability to be pleasant, friendly, and helpful to staff and visitors at all times
• Ability to retain relevant vital information and relay information to others as appropriate
• Ability to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations

Elizabeth Layton Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (
EOE
). We consider all applications irrespective of race, marital status, sex, age, skin color, religion, nationality, veteran status, disability of any other characteristic protected by law. Take the next step in your career journey with us – apply today and become part of a team where your contributions truly make a difference!