Office Operations Assistant

Ascension; Miramar Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling & spiritual care

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group Destin in Miramar Beach, FL is seeking a front-desk/medical office associate to greet patients, verify insurance, schedule appointments, and handle billing tasks. The role supports a busy clinic environment with daily administrative duties and patient interactions.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may involve up to one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; may require 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with front-desk medical office tasks is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Familiarity with medical billing or insurance processes is helpful.
• Proficiency in data entry and basic clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, check in/out, and collect needed demographics.
• Obtain insurance authorizations/precertifications and schedule appointments.
• Enter, review, and submit charges for procedures daily; collect co-pays.
• Provide general office and clerical support to the assigned area.

Skills

Patient check-in

Insurance verification

Scheduling

Billing & charges

Co-pay collection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Miramar Beach, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group Destin

Schedule: Day | PRN | Monday - Friday

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

• 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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