Medical Assistant Ortho Hand

Your future role at a glance

Location: Pensacola, FL

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group - Gulf Coast Ortho Specialist

Schedule: Day | Full-time | Monday-Friday

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.

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.


How you'll make an impact in this role

• Greet patients and visitors, manage the check-in and check-out process.
• Verify and input patient demographic data, and manage obtaining and verifying insurance authorizations and referrals.
• Efficiently handle medical record release requests and coordinate the scheduling and confirmation of patient appointments.
• Submit daily charges for procedures, and manage the collection of co-payments, including the daily reconciliation of reports and deposits.
• Provide flexible and reliable general administrative and clerical support to various functions within the assigned area.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred.

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

• 1 year of medical assistant experience.
• 1 year of medical office experience.
• Insurance authorization experience.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors, manage the check-in and check-out process.
• Verify and input patient demographic data, and manage obtaining and verifying insurance authorizations and referrals.
• Efficiently handle medical record release requests and coordinate the scheduling and confirmation of patient appointments.
• Submit daily charges for procedures, and manage the collection of co-payments, including the daily reconciliation of reports and deposits.
• Provide flexible and reliable general administrative and clerical support to various functions within the assigned area.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
• Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred.

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.