Front Office Spec-Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Physician Office | Beavercreek | Full-Time | First Shift
Responsibilities & Requirements
Under the supervision of the provider and/or practice leader, provides administrative support throughout the practice. This position is typically the first point of contact (phone and in-person) for the office.
This position is responsible for answering, handling and screening incoming telephone calls; greeting and registering patients, filing and preparing charts.
In addition, this position is responsible for check-out functions, including review of encounter form data, collection of co-payments, scheduling follow-up appointments; day-end reconciliation duties.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous front office experience or background in general office work.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality/discretion.
- Must be patient, courteous, and tactful.
- Ability to communicate and relate well with office staff, ancillary departments and the public.
- Ability to follow direction, accept orders and perform repetitive tasks.
- Computer literate in use of word processing and email.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-year experience in a medical/physician office setting preferred
- Experience in electronic medical records preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.
Key Responsibilities
This position serves as the primary point of contact for a behavioral health office, handling incoming calls and greeting patients. Responsibilities include patient registration, scheduling appointments, collecting co-payments, and performing end-of-day reconciliation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and previous front office or general office experience. Proficiency in computer use and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality are required.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Front Office Spec-Behavioral Health at Kettering Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Behavioral Health Career Context
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
