Patient Service Representative Clinic Float

Ascension Health; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Well-being resources

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Group Clinics in Cookeville, TN seeks a team-focused professional for Float Staffing, days and PRN schedules. You will warmly welcome visitors, verify records, and guide patients through check-in/out while keeping records accurate and up-to-date.

You’ll proactively manage schedules, confirm appointments, and handle medical record requests to keep our clinical team aligned with patient needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, professional welcome for every visitor and guide them through check-in/out.
• Ensure records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Manage schedules, confirm appointments, and handle medical record requests.
• Assist patients with insurance authorizations, precertifications, co-pays, and billing questions with clarity and empathy.
• Submit daily service charges, reconcile deposits, and provide essential clerical support to keep the office organized.

Education

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Cookeville, TN

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Group Clinics

• Specialty: Float Staffing

• Schedule: Days | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Champion the Patient Experience: 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.

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

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

• Ensure Accuracy & Flow: 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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.

Min Salary: 17.39

Max Salary 23.53