Ortho Spine Front Office Specialist - Day Shift

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX is hiring for a front desk/administrative role in the Ortho Spine & Ortho Trauma department. You will greet patients, verify demographics, check in/out, and schedule visits in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role includes handling insurance precertifications, entering charges, collecting co-pays, and reconciling daily financial reports. A high school diploma or equivalent with related experience is expected, along with strong office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 1 year of applicable experience.
• Ability to verify demographics and process appointments.
• Experience handling insurance authorizations and precertifications.
• Knowledge of patient billing and co-pay collection.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors, checks patients in and out, and obtains necessary documentation.
• Obtains and verifies insurance authorizations/precertification.
• Enters, reviews and submits charges for patient procedures and services daily; collects co-payments and reconciles daily reports and deposits.
• Provides general office and clerical support to assigned area.

Skills

Patient intake

Medical office proficiency

Scheduling

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year of relevant experience

Job description

Ascension in Austin, TX is hiring for a front desk/administrative role in the Ortho Spine & Ortho Trauma department. You will greet patients, verify demographics, check in/out, and schedule visits in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role includes handling insurance precertifications, entering charges, collecting co-pays, and reconciling daily financial reports. A high school diploma or equivalent with related experience is expected, along with strong office skills.