Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Ochsner Health; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Kenner, LA is seeking a courteous Patient Registrar to greet patients and guests, initiate scheduling, complete check-in, verify identifications, and support the admissions process while protecting patient confidentiality.

Requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), strong data entry and communication skills, familiarity with insurance verification, and the ability to work across departments to improve patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must be able to greet patients and guests professionally.
• Strong data entry and accuracy for patient information.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and billing concepts helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients/guests and initiate scheduling.
• Complete patient registration and check-in for admissions.
• Verify identifications and collect required demographics.
• Input patient and guarantor information accurately and securely.
• Explain insurance benefits and collect co-pays or balances as due.

Skills

Patient registration

Data entry

Insurance verification

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health in Kenner, LA is seeking a courteous Patient Registrar to greet patients and guests, initiate scheduling, complete check-in, verify identifications, and support the admissions process while protecting patient confidentiality.

Requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), strong data entry and communication skills, familiarity with insurance verification, and the ability to work across departments to improve patient satisfaction.