Patient Care Admin Coordinator

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a Patient Access/Admissions role to support patient care by coordinating admit, discharge, and transfer processes, and by handling scheduling and record management.

The role emphasizes data entry, privacy, and effective communication; familiarity with Epic and hospital workflows is valued; high school diploma required.

Applicants should be prepared to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• BLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules procedures and tests with ancillary departments to provide timely and coordinated completion.
• Organizes a manual patient medical record upon admission and maintains it during the patient’s stay.
• Ensures that any manual forms left in the chart after discharge are scanned and/or sent to the HIM department promptly.
• Admits patients in the system on arrival, processes location changes, discharges and transfers.
• Maintains scripting with patients and call bell requests, clarifying the request and providing a time frame for response.
• Uses Epic reports to assist Nursing management in maintaining appropriate supply levels.
• Adapts communication and procedures to the patient population while respecting privacy.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Windows proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a Patient Access/Admissions role to support patient care by coordinating admit, discharge, and transfer processes, and by handling scheduling and record management.

The role emphasizes data entry, privacy, and effective communication; familiarity with Epic and hospital workflows is valued; high school diploma required.

Applicants should be prepared to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and contribute to a positive patient experience.