Patient Access Representative - Financial Clearance/Medication Authorization (Full-time; Days)

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a Patient Access Representative to greet patients, schedule appointments, register demographics, verify insurance, and explain financial responsibilities. You’ll support admissions and coordinate with care teams in a fast-paced, compassionate environment.

The role requires strong customer service, clear communication, organization, and attention to detail. High school diploma or GED and 2 years’ healthcare or customer service experience preferred; basic computer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of customer service and/or healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors in person and by phone.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient services accurately and efficiently.
• Register patients and update demographic, insurance, and guarantor information.
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect required documentation.
• Support admissions, transfers, discharges, and bed placement processes as needed.
• Explain financial responsibilities, collect payments, and connect patients with financial assistance resources.
• Answer calls and direct patients to the appropriate departments and services.
• Collaborate with clinical and support teams to ensure a seamless patient experience.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your job is more than a job. Be the First Step in a Patient’s Healthcare Journey. As a Patient Access Representative (PAR), you play a vital role in creating a smooth, supportive experience for patients and families from the moment they connect with us. Whether you’re scheduling appointments, verifying insurance, assisting with admissions, or helping patients understand their financial responsibilities, your work helps keep care moving forward. This role combines customer service, problem-solving, and attention to detail in a fast-paced healthcare environment where compassion and communication matter every day.

What You’ll Do

• Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors in person and by phone
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient services accurately and efficiently
• Register patients and update demographic, insurance, and guarantor information
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect required documentation
• Support admissions, transfers, discharges, and bed placement processes as needed
• Explain financial responsibilities, collect payments, and connect patients with financial assistance resources
• Answer calls and direct patients to the appropriate departments and services
• Collaborate with clinical and support teams to help ensure a seamless patient experience

What Makes You Great in This Role

• You genuinely enjoy helping people and creating positive experiences
• You stay organized and calm in a fast-paced environment
• You communicate clearly and confidently with patients and team members
• You can multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• You’re compassionate, professional, and solutions-focused

What You Bring

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Comfort working with patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, and financial processes
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn healthcare systems quickly
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Minimum Requirement

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
• 2 years of customer service and/or healthcare experience preferred

Why This Role Matters

Healthcare can feel overwhelming for patients and families. Your role helps create clarity, confidence, and connection during every step of the patient experience—from scheduling to registration to financial guidance.

Make a difference—one patient, one interaction, one visit at a time!

WORK SHIFT

Days (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you – because we do You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is a community.

Proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference.