Office Operations Assistant

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Kokomo, IN

Facility: AMG St. Vincent Medical Group

Department/Specialty: Primary Care

Schedule: Full Time | Days | Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• Patient Welcome & Flow: Warmly greet patients, manage check-in/check-out, and accurately schedule and confirm appointments to ensure a smooth daily flow.
• Financial & Insurance Management: Obtain and verify insurance authorizations, accurately collect co-payments, and reconcile daily financial reports and deposits.
• Data & Documentation: Meticulously verify and enter patient demographic information, secure necessary documentation, and manage all patient record release requests.
• Administrative Support: Provide essential clerical and office support, including managing charges for services, to maintain the clinic's high standard of efficiency.

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.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• EMR knowledge, answering or referring inquiries. Scheduling appointments.
• Registering and checking in patients in a timely manner; preparing necessary documents for the visit; notifying providers of patients' late arrival; rescheduling or moving late arriving patients when necessary. Billing/coding, answering phones, insurance verification.

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.

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