Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Ochsner Health; Mississippi; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Mississippi seeks a patient access representative to greet patients, initiate scheduling and complete the registration/admission process at point of service. You will verify insurance, collect co-pays, enter demographic and financial data, and balance the cash drawer while maintaining patient privacy and collaborating with multiple departments.

This is a full-time, on-site role that requires attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to handle high-volume, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have data entry and retrieval skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and common software.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare insurance benefits and billing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patients and guests.
• Create and complete the patient scheduling and registration.
• Verifies forms and gathers documentation.
• Efficiently inputs demographic and financial information and collects payments.
• Explains insurance benefits and collects co-pays.
• Balances cash drawer and performs end-of-shift procedures.
• Maintains patient privacy and complies with laws.
• Collaborates with other departments.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Windows apps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health in Mississippi seeks a patient access representative to greet patients, initiate scheduling and complete the registration/admission process at point of service. You will verify insurance, collect co-pays, enter demographic and financial data, and balance the cash drawer while maintaining patient privacy and collaborating with multiple departments.

This is a full-time, on-site role that requires attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to handle high-volume, fast-paced