Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Ochsner Health; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Gretna, LA is seeking a Patient Access/Admissions Clerk to greet patients, schedule and register visits, and verify insurance while collecting applicable payments. This role supports multiple functions across patient and payer types, ensuring accurate demographic data and privacy compliance.

You will work in a hospital setting with duties spanning front desk activities, data entry, and coordination with clinical and administrative teams to optimize patient flow and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Genuine commitment to patient service and accuracy in data handling.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard Windows software and healthcare-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and guests courteously and verify demographic information.
• Initiate scheduling, registration, or hospital admission processes.
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect co-pays and self-pay amounts.
• Input patient information accurately and maintain confidentiality in line with policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Medical office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Windows applications

EHR / Practice management software

Job description

Ochsner Health in Gretna, LA is seeking a Patient Access/Admissions Clerk to greet patients, schedule and register visits, and verify insurance while collecting applicable payments. This role supports multiple functions across patient and payer types, ensuring accurate demographic data and privacy compliance.

You will work in a hospital setting with duties spanning front desk activities, data entry, and coordination with clinical and administrative teams to optimize patient flow and satisfaction.