Front Office Attendant- Behavioral Health

Behavioral HealthFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

About the Role

New Vision Behavioral Health Services is looking for a compassionate and organized Front Office Attendant to be the welcoming face of our behavioral health practice in Youngstown, OH. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients seeking mental health and behavioral health support — all while growing your career in a rewarding healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and check in patients in a warm, professional, and trauma-informed manner
  • Answer and route incoming phone calls, schedule appointments, and manage patient inquiries
  • Verify insurance eligibility and collect co-pays or patient payments at time of service
  • Maintain accurate patient records and update demographic information in the EHR system
  • Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure smooth patient flow and appointment scheduling
  • Handle sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations
  • Manage front desk administrative tasks including filing, faxing, and correspondence

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or medical office training preferred
  • Prior experience in a medical, behavioral health, or mental health front office setting preferred
  • Familiarity with EHR/EMR systems and medical scheduling software
  • Knowledge of insurance verification and medical billing basics
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with discretion
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment

About Us

New Vision Behavioral Health Services is a trusted provider of mental health and behavioral health care serving the Youngstown, OH community. We are dedicated to breaking barriers to mental wellness and delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every patient we serve. Our team is passionate about what they do, and we foster a supportive, mission-driven workplace where every staff member plays a vital role in changing lives.

Key Skills

Patient Check-InPhone Call RoutingPayment CollectionElectronic Health RecordsPatient Records ManagementHIPAA CompliancePatient CommunicationOrganizationTrauma-Informed Care

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Youngstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$81k
Typical market rent
$1,059/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Paid time off