Patient Access Associate

LCMC Health Opportunity

Your job is more than a job.

Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health We help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It's a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don't just serve the New Orleans communitywe're at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you're making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every dayas a person, with your team, in your communityand that's one of the reasons why you'll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do.

General Duties

Completes the scheduling function, registration, messaging, and / or admissions process :

• Greets patients, guests and family members.
• Schedules patients for services with appropriate provider at appropriate locations and desired time when possible, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyzes current patient information to determine if an account already exists so as not to duplicate records.
• Creates an account for all patients who call for services or who present for services, including walk-in, non-scheduled, and emergency services according to the registration policy.
• Registers patients by entering accurate demographic, financial class, insurance information; makes revisions to systems immediately as errors are recognized.
• Activates scheduled accounts that have been set-up for the patient according to the registration policy.
• Resolves work queue errors in an accurate and timely fashion.

Ensures all required forms are completed and other paperwork / documents are gathered and accurate :

Performs financial analysis of each case and informs patient of financial responsibility :

Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests and family members and internal and external team members / customers :

Balances cash drawer daily and prepares cash long at the end of the shift when applicable :

Education / Experience Qualifications

Required : High School Diploma / GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.

Skills & Abilities : Minimum Required :

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.

Children's Hospital, at the heart of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for expert children's health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Learn more about Children's Hospital's 40+ specialties and our national ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Children's Hospital.

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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.

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