Patient Access & Care Coordinator

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Medical Assistant to perform appointment scheduling and direct patient care under supervision of a licensed provider.

You will collect demographic and insurance information, take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and coordinate with departments to ensure smooth workflow in a clinic setting. Strong communication and data-entry skills are essential.

Preferred candidates have related clinic experience and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; completion of MA training preferred.
• Must have data entry and basic computer skills; proficiency in Windows.
• Strong communication and ability to work with patients and staff.
• BLS certification required; additional MA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families.
• Input demographic and financial data; explain insurance benefits and collect payments.
• Take vital signs and perform screenings; prepare patients for exams.
• Schedule and reschedule appointments; coordinate with departments as needed.
• Adhere to Privacy and Compliance standards and clinic policies.

Skills

Data entry

Windows

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a Medical Assistant to perform appointment scheduling and direct patient care under supervision of a licensed provider.

You will collect demographic and insurance information, take vital signs, prepare patients for exams, and coordinate with departments to ensure smooth workflow in a clinic setting. Strong communication and data-entry skills are essential.

Preferred candidates have related clinic experience and BLS certification.