Admin assistant Jobs in Mesa, AZ

• Greet patients and visitors; manage check-in/check-out with professionalism and empathy.
• Answer phones, route calls, manage voicemail, and respond to email/portal inquiries.
• Prepare new-patient packets and ensure completion of HIPAA, consent, financial, and intake forms.
• Manage waitlists, cancellations, reschedules, fill open appointments efficiently.

• Schedule new and follow-up appointments by provider criteria (service type, age, insurance, specialty).
• Maintain provider calendars and appointment templates in the EHR.
• Coordinate referrals, follow-ups, and multi-visit treatment series.
• Monitor no-shows and late arrivals; perform reminder and rebooking outreach.

• Enter/update demographics, insurance, pharmacy, and contact information.
• Scan, upload, fax, and index documents in the EHR (records, legal/disability forms, correspondence).
• Process Release of Information (ROI) requests per policy; maintain HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Perform routine chart checks for accuracy and completeness.

• Collect copays/fees, post payments, reconcile daily receipts.
• Verify basic insurance and coordinate with billing on eligibility or account questions.
• Track authorizations and external paperwork; maintain spreadsheets/logs accurately.
• Keep the front office organized; open/close office per protocol.

• Serve as liaison between patients, clinicians, and management.
• Document calls/messages in EHR or internal systems.
• Cross-train on additional office procedures; assist with medical office workflows as needed (training provided).

• 2+ years in a medical, mental health, or behavioral health office.
• Experience with EHR/EMR systems (Athenahealth preferred) and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management.
• Professional written/verbal communication; strong customer service.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Psychiatry or behavioral health experience.
• Insurance verification, authorizations, and basic billing workflows.
• Medical Assistant (MA) certification or clinical support experience.
• High-volume scheduling and document management.

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for administrative operations for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Visual/auditory acuity for computer work, phone use, and in-person interaction.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality and safety protocols.

• Must comply with HIPAA, Arizona privacy laws, and Lighthouse policies regarding Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Employment contingent on completion of applicable background checks and onboarding requirements in accordance with Arizona law.
• This position is in-office and serves patients across Maricopa County.

• Mission-driven behavioral health practice focused on patient-centered care.
• Supportive, professional team with structured onboarding and training.
• Growth opportunities within a specialty mental health clinic.
• Emphasis on work-life balance; generally, no weekend responsibilities.

Lighthouse Psychiatry is dedicated to providing a patient-centric and quality-focused experience that is grounded in safety, personalization, innovation, and clinical research. No two individuals are alike. Thus, our approach to care delivery incorporates customized treatment solutions tailored to the clinical and mental needs and challenges of the individual. Our integrative services including psychiatric medication management, counseling, TMS, qEEG, Spravato, ketamine, ADHD testing and treatment, and clinical research of novel treatments. We treat our patients as people.