Medical Front Office Assistant Orthopedics
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on531, Green Pastures Drive, Hays County, Texas, 78640, United States
Life at Ascension
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system where purpose meets opportunity. Our culture is grounded in service, growth, care, and connection, empowering over 99,000 associates to reimagine healthcare together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, we offer an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
About the Role
This position is located at the Seton Medical Building in Kyle, TX, within the AMG Orthopedics department. You will work in a customer service capacity, providing essential administrative and clerical support to patients and visitors in a medical setting. Your day will involve greeting patients, managing check-in and check-out procedures, and ensuring accurate documentation. You will verify insurance authorizations, handle medical record release requests, and coordinate patient appointments. Additionally, you will manage daily financial tasks, including entering charges, collecting co-payments, and reconciling deposits, while providing general office support to the assigned area.
Hiring Process & Safety
Prospective applicants are encouraged to be vigilant against fraudulent job offers. Ascension will never ask for payment or banking information during the hiring process. Legitimate communications will always originate from an @ascension.org email address, and official offers are only extended to candidates who have completed an application through our authorized system.
Equal Opportunity
Ascension is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, providing opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Work location
Work model: On-site
531, Green Pastures Drive, Hays County, Texas, 78640, United States
Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleVerify and enter patient demographic information
- check_circleObtain and verify insurance authorizations and precertification
- check_circleComplete medical record release requests and schedule patient appointments
- check_circleEnter, review and submit charges for patient procedures and services daily
- check_circleCollect co-payments and reconcile daily reports and deposits for accuracy
- check_circleProvide general office and clerical support to assigned area
- check_circleGreet patients and visitors and check them in and out
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
- verifiedEmployer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, prescription, and HSA/FSA optionscheck_circleEmployer-matched 403(b) retirement plan with planning and hardship resourcescheck_circleDisability and life insurance coveragecheck_circlePro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysAscension-paid tuition through Vocare program and reimbursement
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Frequently asked questions about Medical Front Office Assistant Orthopedics at Ascension Wisconsin
What does a Medical Front Office Assistant Orthopedics at Ascension Wisconsin do?expand_more
In this Medical Front Office Assistant Orthopedics at Ascension Wisconsin role, you will verify and enter patient demographic information; obtain and verify insurance authorizations and precertification; complete medical record release requests and schedule patient appointments; and enter, review and submit charges for patient procedures and services daily.
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To qualify for the Medical Front Office Assistant Orthopedics at Ascension Wisconsin position, applicants should have: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required; and Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Where is the Medical Front Office Assistant Orthopedics role at Ascension Wisconsin located?expand_more
Medical Front Office Assistant Orthopedics at Ascension Wisconsin is based in 531, Green Pastures Drive, Hays County, Texas, 78640, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Ascension Wisconsin has listed this Medical Front Office Assistant Orthopedics role as on-site.
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Medical Front Office Assistant Orthopedics at Ascension Wisconsin typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
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Medical Front Office Assistant Orthopedics at Ascension Wisconsin is part of the admin job category on Recrutus.