Medical Front Office Assistant

Ascension; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (403(b))

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Other benefits including legal and pet

Job summary

Ascension’s Cedar Park Medical Center in Cedar Park, TX, seeks an Administrative Assistant in Orthopedics to greet patients, verify demographics, check in/out, and collect documentation, ensuring accurate intake.

You will handle insurance precertifications, schedule appointments, input charges, collect co-pays, reconcile reports, and provide general clerical support to the Orthopedics department. HS diploma or 1 year experience required; growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; or 1 year of related experience.
• No professional licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors, checks patients in and out, and obtains necessary documentation; verifies and enters demographic information.
• Obtains and verifies insurance authorizations/precertification; completes medical record release requests and schedules/confirms patient appointments.
• Enters, reviews and submits charges for patient procedures and services daily; collects co-payments and reconciles daily reports and deposits for accuracy.
• Provides general office and clerical support to the assigned area.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Scheduling

Billing

Education

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Cedar Park, TX


• Facility: Cedar Park Medical Center


• Department/Specialty: Orthopedics


• Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AMâ5:00 PM | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Greets patients and visitors, checks patients in and out, and obtains necessary documentation. Verifies and enters demographic information.


• Obtains and verifies insurance authorizations/precertification. Completes medical record release requests and schedules/confirms patient appointments.


• Enters, reviews and submits charges for patient procedures and services daily. Collects co-payments and reconciles all daily reports and deposits for accuracy.


• Provides general office and clerical support to assigned area.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):


• None Required.

Education

• 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• 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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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