Office Operations Assistant Oncology

Ascension; Lynn Haven (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an administrative/clerical professional to join the team at the Panama City, FL facility. The role supports patient check-in, data entry, scheduling, and insurance authorizations in a fast-paced medical office environment.

You will handle patient records, payments, and coordinate with clinical staff to ensure timely care and accurate documentation. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with medical office experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of medical office experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Licensure/certification can substitute education/experience where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors and manage check-in/check-out.
• Verify and input patient demographics and obtain insurance authorizations.
• Coordinate scheduling and confirmations of patient appointments.
• Process daily charges and manage co-pay collections and deposits.

Skills

Greet patients

Data entry

Insurance verification

Scheduling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Panama City, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Oncology Group

Schedule: Day | Full-time | Monday - Friday

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 patients and visitors, manage the check-in and check-out process.


• Verify and input patient demographic data, and manage obtaining and verifying insurance authorizations and referrals.


• Efficiently handle medical record release requests and coordinate the scheduling and confirmation of patient appointments.


• Submit daily charges for procedures, and manage the collection of co-payments, including the daily reconciliation of reports and deposits.


• Provide flexible and reliable general administrative and clerical support to various functions within the assigned area.

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.
  
  
  
  

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

1 year of medical office experience.

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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