Compassionate Medical Assistant & Patient Access

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/Appointment Scheduler to support a clinic by performing direct patient care under supervision and handling appointment coordination. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient communication, and insurance-related tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma/GED with preferred Medical Assistant training, strong computer and Windows skills, and prior clinic experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patients and guests.
• Input patient demographics and financial information accurately.
• Explain insurance benefits and collect co-pays and self-pay portions.
• Perform vital signs and basic screenings.
• Prepare patients for exams and answer questions.
• Schedule and reschedule appointments and route to appropriate departments.
• Adhere to privacy and compliance standards.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Keyboard proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant training (preferred)

Tools

Windows

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Medical Assistant/Appointment Scheduler to support a clinic by performing direct patient care under supervision and handling appointment coordination. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, patient communication, and insurance-related tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma/GED with preferred Medical Assistant training, strong computer and Windows skills, and prior clinic experience.