Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and dependable Office Assistant / Spravato Treatment Assistant to join our outpatient mental health practice. This individual will support the daily operations of the office while assisting with Spravato® (esketamine) treatment administration and patient monitoring. The ideal candidate is detail\-oriented, professional, and comfortable working with patients experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
This role combines front office responsibilities with direct patient support during Spravato treatment sessions in a calm, therapeutic environment.
Responsibilities
Front Office \& Administrative Duties
- Answer phones and assist patients with scheduling appointments
- Check patients in and out for appointments
- Verify insurance information and obtain authorizations as needed
- Maintain patient records and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Process paperwork, forms, and treatment consents
- Coordinate communication between patients, providers, pharmacies, and insurance companies
- Maintain office organization and supplies
- Ensure a welcoming, professional, and supportive office environment
- Prepare treatment rooms and supplies for Spravato sessions
- Assist with patient intake and treatment preparation
- Obtain and document vital signs before, during, and after treatment
- Monitor patients throughout the required observation period according to REMS guidelines
- Observe and report patient concerns, side effects, or changes in condition to clinical staff
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients during treatment visits
- Maintain accurate treatment documentation and compliance with Spravato REMS requirements
- Help maintain a calm, safe, and therapeutic treatment environment
- Experience in a medical office, mental health setting, or customer service role preferred
- Medical Assistant, CNA, behavioral health, or healthcare experience is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Comfortable working with mental health patients in a compassionate manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Basic computer and EMR experience required
- CPR certification preferred but not required
- Compassionate and patient\-centered attitude
- Calm, dependable, and detail\-oriented
- Strong teamwork and problem\-solving skills
- Interest in mental health and innovative psychiatric treatments
- Outpatient mental health office
- Combination of administrative work and patient care support
- Calm, supportive clinical setting
- Part time
- Days and hours based on need
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Psychiatry
- Whitinsville, MA 01588 (Preferred)
Spravato Treatment Support
Qualifications
Preferred Qualities
Work Environment
Schedule
Compensation \& Benefits
Job Type: Part\-time
Pay: $22\.00 \- $24\.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Whitinsville, MA 01588