Cardiology Front Desk Specialist (PRN) – Patient Access

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Spiritual care and stress management

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX seeks a PRN Medical Office Assistant in the Cardiology department at Far West Clinic. The role involves front-desk duties, patient check-in/out, and documentation, along with processing insurance precertifications and appointment scheduling.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or 1 year of related experience; licensure may substitute education/experience. Benefits include a 403(b) plan and EAP support.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, or 1 year of related experience.
• Licensure/certification may substitute education or experience if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, check patients in and out, and obtain necessary documentation; verify and enter demographic information.
• Obtain and verify insurance authorizations/precertification; complete medical record release requests and schedule/confirm patient appointments.
• Enter, review and submit charges for patient procedures and services daily; collect co-payments and reconcile all daily reports and deposits for accuracy.
• Provide general office and clerical support to assigned area.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of related experience

Job description

Ascension in Austin, TX seeks a PRN Medical Office Assistant in the Cardiology department at Far West Clinic. The role involves front-desk duties, patient check-in/out, and documentation, along with processing insurance precertifications and appointment scheduling.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, or 1 year of related experience; licensure may substitute education/experience. Benefits include a 403(b) plan and EAP support.