Patient Access & Registration Specialist

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a patient access specialist who greets patients professionally, schedules appointments, and handles hospital admission procedures. You will verify insurance, collect payments, and input accurate demographic data while maintaining patient privacy.

The role requires strong communication skills, familiarity with registration software, and compliance with billing regulations. High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a hospital, clinic, or related patient-interaction setting preferred.
• Certifications in healthcare access or related fields are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and guests courteously in person or by phone.
• Perform patient scheduling, clinic registration, or hospital admission procedures.
• Verify insurance and collect co-pays, deductibles, and self-pay amounts.
• Maintain patient privacy and accurate demographic data for medical records.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Billing regulations knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Patient registration software

Insurance verification tools

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a patient access specialist who greets patients professionally, schedules appointments, and handles hospital admission procedures. You will verify insurance, collect payments, and input accurate demographic data while maintaining patient privacy.

The role requires strong communication skills, familiarity with registration software, and compliance with billing regulations. High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.