Office Operations Assistant OBGYN

Ascension; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (403b)

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension in Mequon, WI, is seeking a dedicated clerical professional for the OBGYN department. The role is full-time with a day shift, focused on front-office coordination, patient check-in/out, and documentation support.

Responsibilities include handling insurance authorizations, scheduling, and billing tasks, along with general office duties to ensure smooth clinic operations. Experience with Epic is preferred, and a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

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 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 schedules/confirms patient appointments.
• Enter, review, and submit charges for patient procedures and services daily. Collect co-payments and reconciles all daily reports and deposits for accuracy.
• Provide general office and clerical support to assigned area.

Skills

Healthcare customer service

Epic experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related experience

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

• Locations 13133 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon, WI, 53097, US (On-site)

Benefits Statement

• 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

Job Description

• Location: Mequon, WI
• Department: OBGYN
• Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift

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 schedules/confirms patient appointments.
• Enter, review, and submit charges for patient procedures and services daily. Collect co-payments and reconciles all daily reports and deposits for accuracy.
• Provide general office and clerical support to assigned area.

What minimum qualifications 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.

Additional Preferences:

• 40 hours a week | M-F | Hours vary between 7:30am-5:30pm | No weekends or major holidays
• Prior healthcare customer service and Epic experience preferred

Why Join Our Team

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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