Office Operations Assistant Urgent Care
About the Role
Location: Appleton, WI
Facility: Ascension Richmond Street Clinic
Department/Specialty: Urgent Care
Schedule: Days | PRN
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Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets OpportunityAscension 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- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
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- Lead a positive and welcoming patient experience by managing check-in/check-out processes and ensuring the collection of accurate patient data and required documentation.
- Verify patient insurance eligibility and secure necessary service authorizations to ensure seamless and financially-approved access to care.
- Manage daily financial transactions by accurately submitting charges, collecting co-payments, and reconciling reports to support the department's fiscal accuracy.
- Coordinate efficient clinic operations by expertly managing patient scheduling and processing all medical record release requests.
- Travel to other Urgent Care clinics in the Fox Valley area as needed. Weekend and Holiday rotation.
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.
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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E-Verify statement
Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Responsibilities
- Manage check-in/check-out and patient data
- Coordinate scheduling and medical records requests
- Travel to other Urgent Care clinics as needed
Qualifications
- HS or equivalent
- Experience in healthcare front desk or medical office
- Excellent communication and customer service
Required Skills
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