Office Operations Assistant

Your future role at a glance

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Roger Building

Specialty: Endocrinology

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time | Hours are flexible between 7:30am - 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

• Deliver exceptional customer service by welcoming patients, visitors, and families while managing the patient check-in and check-out process in a fast-paced primary care office.
• Verify patient demographics, insurance coverage, and required authorizations to ensure accurate registration and timely access to care.
• Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments while processing medical record requests and maintaining accurate electronic health records.
• Accurately enter and reconcile charges, collect co-payments, and balance daily financial transactions in accordance with organizational policies.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to physicians and the care team to promote efficient office operations and a positive patient experience.

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

• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage a multi line phone system and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

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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

• Deliver exceptional customer service by welcoming patients, visitors, and families while managing the patient check-in and check-out process in a fast-paced primary care office.
• Verify patient demographics, insurance coverage, and required authorizations to ensure accurate registration and timely access to care.
• Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments while processing medical record requests and maintaining accurate electronic health records.
• Accurately enter and reconcile charges, collect co-payments, and balance daily financial transactions in accordance with organizational policies.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to physicians and the care team to promote efficient office operations and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

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.