Patient Service Representative Clinic

Ascension Health; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an administrative professional in Columbia, TN to warmly welcome visitors, manage appointments, and ensure accurate records. You will verify insurance authorizations and help patients with co-pays while maintaining smooth office operations.

This full-time, day-shift role offers robust benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading Catholic health system known for service and care, with a focus on teamwork and compassionate patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable experience required.
• Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, professional welcome for every visitor, guiding them through the check-in/out process and ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Proactively manage schedules, confirm appointments, and handle medical record requests to keep the clinical team and patients in sync.
• Assist patients by verifying insurance authorizations and precertifications ahead of time, then help navigate co-payments and billing questions with empathy.
• Maintain the heartbeat of the office by submitting daily service charges, reconciling deposits, and providing essential clerical support.

Skills

Administrative experience

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Columbia, TN

• Facility: Saint Thomas Heart

• Specialty: Cardiac

• Schedule: Full-time | Days

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Provide a warm, professional welcome for every visitor, guiding them through the check-in/out process and ensuring their records are accurate and up-to-date.

• Proactively manage schedules, confirm appointments, and handle medical record requests to keep our clinical team and patients perfectly in sync.

• Assist patients by verifying insurance authorizations and precertifications ahead of time, then help them navigate co-payments and billing questions with transparency and empathy.

• Maintain the heartbeat of the office by submitting daily service charges, reconciling deposits, and providing the essential clerical support that keeps our environment organized and welcoming.

What minimum requirements 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:

• 1+ years administrative experience

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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