Front Office Assistant, Oconee Heart and Vascular

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: This position is located in Athens at the main location of Oconee Heart & Vascular Center. The front office assistant is responsible for greeting and assisting patients and visitors, scheduling patient appointments securing accurate demographics and insurance information, insurance verification, checking patient in and out, collecting copays and previous balance collections, answering calls and assisting or routing the caller to the appropriate person, maintaining provider schedules and providing the patient with information needed and check-out. Must be familiar with insurance rules and billing practices in order to assist patients with questions. Requirements: High school graduate or GED equivalent required Minimum of 1 year front office and/or medical records experience in physician office or similar setting required Must be able to use a computer and be familiar with Medical Office programs including EMR systems Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.