Office Operations Assistant Primary Care

Ascension; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) match

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Medical Group, Pediatrics clinic in Salem, IN, is hiring for a full-time front desk/administrative role. You will greet patients, verify demographics, schedule appointments, and handle basic billing and insurance tasks in a clinic setting.

Hours are typical daytime shifts, with a Monday/Thursday, Tuesday/Wednesday, and Friday schedule. Healthcare experience is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent or related experience required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors, checks patients in and out, and obtains necessary documentation.
• Verifies and enters demographic information and schedules appointments.
• Enters, reviews, and submits charges for patient procedures and services daily; collects co-payments and reconciles daily reports.
• Provides general office and clerical support to assigned area.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Medical records

Demographic data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent / 1 year related experience

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Medical Group, clinic
• Department/Specialty: Pediatrics

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Salem, IN
• Facility: Ascension Medical Group, clinic
• Department/Specialty: Pediatrics
• Schedule: Full-time | Days | Monday/Thursday 6:45am-4pm, Tuesday/Wednesday 7am-4:15pm, Friday 7:30am-12pm

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.

Additional Prefences

• Healthcare experience preferred

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

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.

E-Verify statement

Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.