Mental Health Assistant

Position Summary :

Performs a wide variety of computerized and paper tasks supporting clinical processes to insure that the data access and integrity of patient information is maintained accurately and timely for the continuum of care.

Insures quality support and good patient relations through the timely and courteous assistance of patients scheduling appointments and seeking medical care.

Requires four year degree or equivalent years of related experience (preferably in a mental health and / or medical environment).

Additional Information :

This is an administrative position. The Mental Health Assistant is a vital support staff team member. Specific duties include scheduling, reception / check-in, taking phone calls, entering messages into the electronic medical record, and managing multiple provider schedules.

Team members also assist with scoring test material, entering refill requests, and assisting in various areas as needed.

The primary location for this position is in Adult Behavioral Health with cross training in Child & Family Behavioral Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. A culture where every person feels welcome, included, and valued.

It’s an important part of our Head + Heart, Together culture, and critical to our success.

The Organization

At Park Nicollet you're part of something bigger. We're a member of the HealthPartners organization, an award-winning integrated health care system comprised of several organizations.

HealthPartners includes a team of 21, people dedicated to making a difference for our members, patients and the community.

Whether you want to work in direct patient care, or support those who do, you will find a vast variety of job opportunities.

Here, your contributions help to improve lives and impact health care for the better. If you want to make a difference, we want you on our team.

Park Nicollet Mission, Vision and Values

Mission : Our mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients and community.

Vision : Health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust.

Values :

• Excellence We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
• Compassion We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
• Partnership We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
• Integrity We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

What makes us unique?

At Park Nicollet, we never forget why we're here. Your health and well-being is our top priority and is at the forefront of everything we do.

We believe outstanding health care is delivered when we merge the science and intellect of medicine with the compassion, spirit and humanity of our hearts.

We refer to this as "Head + Heart, Together," and it exists to inspire constant improvement and lasting success. We achieve this by partnering with patients and families in everything from care decisions to service and facility design.

As we work together as a unified team, we engage patients, families and the community, and put them at the center of everything we do.