Ochsner Health-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • New Orleans, LA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

The Patient Access Representative (Outpatient) at Ochsner Therapy & Wellness is responsible for greeting patients and guests courteously, whether via telephone or in person. This role involves initiating appointment scheduling, completing the check-in process, and obtaining and verifying accurate identification and demographic data for the patient's permanent medical record. The representative plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate reimbursement while maintaining patient confidentiality. Responsibilities include point-of-service collections, face-to-face patient interactions, and verifying insurance through various methods. The position aims to improve patient satisfaction by representing the company professionally and being cross-trained to support multiple functions across all patient and payer types.

  • Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests, and family members.
  • Create, activate, and complete the patient scheduling, clinic registration, or hospital admission process.
  • Ensure all required forms are completed and other paperwork/documents are gathered and accurate.
  • Efficiently and accurately gather and input patient/guarantor demographic and financial information.
  • Explain insurance benefits and collect co-pays, deductibles, and self-pay portions due.
  • Perform financial analysis of each case and inform patients of their financial responsibility.
  • Balance cash drawer daily, prepare deposit slips, and follow closing cash drawer process at the end of each shift.
  • Demonstrate respect and cooperation in all staff relationships.
  • Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and communication style.
  • Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • One year of related experience in hospital, clinic, medical office, business services/revenue cycle, front line registration, financial counseling, banking, hotel retail, or customer service.
  • Associate's degree preferred.
  • Certification in Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) preferred.
  • Certification in Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) preferred.
  • Certification as a Medical Assistant or other medical specialty-based certification preferred.
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