Patient Access Rep-Cardiology Clinic - Kings Hwy

Ochsner LSU Health
Shreveport, LA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

This job performs appointment scheduling and medical assistant functions within a clinic setting. Provides individualized, direct patient care of assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider and assists in the implementation of the delivery of health care services.

What You Will Do

Provide excellent customer service to all patients, guests, and family members. Efficiently inputs patient/guarantor demographic and financial information; explains insurance benefits and collects co-pays, deductibles and self-pay portions due. Performs vital signs and other screenings, obtaining height, weight, allergy and medication history and other assessments. Schedules and reschedules patient appointments by phone or in person.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Required - High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Preferred - Completion of a Medical Assistant training program. Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
  • Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information
  • Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
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