Medical Front Office Assistant Cardiology

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

• Schedule: PRN | Multiple Scheduling Options

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: Far West Clinic
• Department/Specialty: Cardiology
• Schedule: PRN | Multiple Scheduling Options

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• 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

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• 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

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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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