Front Office Specialist – Primary Care (On-site)

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan (403b

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Optional legal and pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Austin is seeking an on-site Patient Access/Administrative Clerk to greet patients, verify demographic information, and manage scheduling and insurance processes. The role includes handling charges, co-pays, and daily reconciliations, with general clerical duties to support the office.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of relevant experience. Licensure/certification can substitute education or experience where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of applicable job-specific experience required.
• Licensure/certification can be used in lieu of 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

Professional licensure/certification (if applicable)

Job description

Ascension in Austin is seeking an on-site Patient Access/Administrative Clerk to greet patients, verify demographic information, and manage scheduling and insurance processes. The role includes handling charges, co-pays, and daily reconciliations, with general clerical duties to support the office.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of relevant experience. Licensure/certification can substitute education or experience where applicable.