Office Operations Assistant

Ascension; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an administrative professional to support a busy cardiology office in St. Johns, Florida. You will greet patients, verify demographics and insurance, and handle documentation for visits and authorizations.

You will schedule appointments, process charges, collect co-pays, and assist with daily deposits. The role provides essential clerical support in a patient‑facing medical office.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and manage patient check-in/out, verifying demographic and insurance information, and obtaining necessary documentation.
• Process insurance authorizations/precertification and handle medical record release requests.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage daily charge entry, review, and submission for services.
• Collect co-payments, reconcile daily financial reports, and prepare deposits.
• Provide essential administrative and clerical support within the medical office setting.

Education

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

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: St. Johns, Florida

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St. John's Cardiology

Schedule: Days | Full-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: 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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Greet and manage patient check-in/out, verifying demographic and insurance information, and obtaining necessary documentation.
• Process insurance authorizations/precertification and handle medical record release requests.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage daily charge entry, review, and submission for services.
• Collect co-payments, reconcile daily financial reports, and prepare deposits.
• Provide essential administrative and clerical support within the medical office setting.

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.

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.