Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation seeks a front desk registrar to warmly greet patients, verify demographics, and assist with scheduling and admission processes. The role supports accurate data entry, insurance verification, and patient financial interactions in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, clerical, and organizational skills, with experience in billing guidelines and customer-service environments.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Associate's degree in related field.
• Experience with healthcare billing guidelines and insurance verification.
• Strong data entry and clerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and guests and manage scheduling and check-in.
• Input demographic and financial information accurately.
• Explain insurance benefits and collect co-pays and self-pay.
• Balance cash drawer and prepare deposits.
• Maintain professional communication and resolve conflicts.
• Support multiple departments as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare billing knowledge

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Decision making

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

Windows

Job description

Ochsner Clinic Foundation seeks a front desk registrar to warmly greet patients, verify demographics, and assist with scheduling and admission processes. The role supports accurate data entry, insurance verification, and patient financial interactions in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, clerical, and organizational skills, with experience in billing guidelines and customer-service environments.