Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a detail-oriented Patient Access Specialist to support registration and scheduling for diverse patients. You will greet patients, verify information, and ensure accurate demographics and insurance data are captured to streamline care access.

Join a team focused on compassionate service and reliable processes, where accuracy and teamwork help patients navigate appointments and admissions efficiently in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; willingness to learn healthcare terminology.
• Strong customer service and communication skills for patients, guests and families.
• Accurate data entry and maintenance of patient demographics and insurance information.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients, guests, and family members in person or by phone.
• Schedule patient appointments with providers and locations, ensuring accuracy.
• Register patients with correct demographics, financial class and insurance data.
• Update and correct patient records in the registration system.
• Activate accounts and coordinate bed placement, transfers and discharges as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR software

Registration systems

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a detail-oriented Patient Access Specialist to support registration and scheduling for diverse patients. You will greet patients, verify information, and ensure accurate demographics and insurance data are captured to streamline care access.

Join a team focused on compassionate service and reliable processes, where accuracy and teamwork help patients navigate appointments and admissions efficiently in a busy hospital setting.