Medical Office Front Desk & Billing Specialist

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b) retirement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Medical Assistant to greet patients, check-in/out, gather required documentation, and verify demographics. You will verify insurance authorizations and help coordinate appointments while handling daily billing tasks and deposits.

The role also involves providing general office and clerical support and contributing to a smooth patient workflow in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from AHA required within 6 months of hire or transfer date (required).
• AAMA Medical Assistant credentialed or Asmnt-Based Rec-Order Entry credentialed preferred (within 3 months).

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 and schedules/confirms appointments.
• Enters, reviews and submits charges for patient procedures and services daily; collects co-payments and reconciles daily reports.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Medical Assistant to greet patients, check-in/out, gather required documentation, and verify demographics. You will verify insurance authorizations and help coordinate appointments while handling daily billing tasks and deposits.

The role also involves providing general office and clerical support and contributing to a smooth patient workflow in a healthcare setting.