Office Operations Assistant Cardiology

Life at Ascension

Life at Ascension is about purpose and opportunity. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

About the role

Warmly greet and check-in and check-out all patients and visitors, handling necessary documentation and ensuring a positive first impression.
Expertly manage patient appointments, including scheduling, confirmation, and processing requests for medical record releases.
Carefully manage and verify patient demographic and Medical Insurance details, including obtaining all required Pre-Authorizations and Authorizations to ensure continuity of care.
Accurately enter and review daily charges for patient services and manage co-payments, deposits, and daily report reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
Provide essential administrative support to your colleagues, helping to keep our office running smoothly and efficiently so the clinical team can focus on care.

Responsibilities

• Warmly greet and check-in and check-out all patients and visitors, handling necessary documentation and ensuring a positive first impression.
• Expertly manage patient appointments, including scheduling, confirmation, and processing requests for medical record releases.
• Carefully manage and verify patient demographic and Medical Insurance details, including obtaining all required Pre-Authorizations and Authorizations to ensure continuity of care.
• Accurately enter and review daily charges for patient services and manage co-payments, deposits, and daily report reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
• Provide essential administrative support to your colleagues, helping to keep our office running smoothly and efficiently so the clinical team can focus on care.

Requirements

• A high school diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a Medical Clinic or Medical Group setting.
• One or more years of experience with Medical Insurance, Pre-Authorizations, and Authorizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is Day Shift Full-Time.