Office Operations Assistant

Ascension Health; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension in Mequon, WI is seeking a part-time front desk/administrative role in the Oncology department. You will greet patients and visitors, verify insurance authorizations, schedule appointments, and handle daily charges and deposits.

This on-site position supports patient access and billing processes in a fast-paced clinical setting. The role requires strong customer service, detail orientation, and ability to work collaboratively with the Oncology team.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, check patients in and out, and obtain necessary documentation.
• Obtain and verify insurance authorizations/precertification.
• Complete medical record release requests and schedules/confirms 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.

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Mequon, WI

Facility: Columbia St Mary's Ozaukee

Department: Oncology

Schedule: Day Shift | Part-Time

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 97,000+ 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.

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: 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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Greet patients and visitors, check patients in and out, and obtain necessary documentation.


• Obtain and verify insurance authorizations/precertification.


• Complete medical record release requests and schedules/confirms 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.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

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.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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