Emergency Department Patient Access Specialist

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Patient Access Associate for the Emergency Department to greet patients, verify information, and coordinate admissions with clinical teams, ensuring smooth patient flow during critical moments.

You will handle urgent registrations, insurance verification, and documentation with empathy and accuracy, supporting families and healthcare teams in a demanding setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients and families with urgency and empathy.
• Register patients quickly and accurately during emergency visits.
• Verify insurance, demographics, and required documentation.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately in high-stress situations.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• Partner with clinical teams to maintain patient flow and efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Patient Access Associate for the Emergency Department to greet patients, verify information, and coordinate admissions with clinical teams, ensuring smooth patient flow during critical moments.

You will handle urgent registrations, insurance verification, and documentation with empathy and accuracy, supporting families and healthcare teams in a demanding setting.