Patient Access Coordinator — Scheduling & Registration

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Slidell, LA, seeks a Patient Access representative for 8am-5pm shifts to greet patients, schedule appointments, and complete admissions. You will verify insurance, collect payments, and input patient data while maintaining confidentiality and service quality.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with multiple departments to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate billing. Training and adherence to policies are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have data entry and retrieval skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare insurance benefits and payer guidelines.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and common office tools.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and guests courteously, schedule appointments, and assist with check-in/admission.
• Verify insurance and collect co-pays, deductibles, and self-pay amounts.
• Input and verify patient demographics and financial information.
• Explain insurance benefits and financial responsibility to patients.
• Balance cash drawer and assist with deposit handling.
• Support multiple functions across patient and payer types as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written comm

Interpersonal skills

Billing regulations

Windows proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Job description

Ochsner Health in Slidell, LA, seeks a Patient Access representative for 8am-5pm shifts to greet patients, schedule appointments, and complete admissions. You will verify insurance, collect payments, and input patient data while maintaining confidentiality and service quality.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work with multiple departments to ensure smooth patient flow and accurate billing. Training and adherence to policies are provided.