Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a Medical Assistant to perform appointment scheduling and direct patient care in a clinic environment. Under supervision of a licensed provider, you will assist in delivering healthcare services and maintaining patient privacy and safety.

Required - High School Diploma or GED; BLS certification. Preferred - Medical Assistant training and related clinic experience; strong computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; MA training preferred.
• BLS certification required; CHAM/CHAA or MA certifications preferred later.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments by phone or in person.
• Input and update patient demographics and insurance information.
• Take vital signs and collect basic patient history.
• Prepare patients for exams and explain procedures.
• Assist providers and support other clinic staff as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Windows OS

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training (preferred)

Tools

EHR software

Clinic computer systems

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a Medical Assistant to perform appointment scheduling and direct patient care in a clinic environment. Under supervision of a licensed provider, you will assist in delivering healthcare services and maintaining patient privacy and safety.

Required - High School Diploma or GED; BLS certification. Preferred - Medical Assistant training and related clinic experience; strong computer and communication skills.