Patient Access Associate (Full-time; Days) - University Medical Center
LCMC Health One
·Yesterday
- Location
- UMC - 2000 Canal St., United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Your job is more than a job.
Be the first friendly face patients see!
As a Patient Access Associate in our clinic, you welcome patients, schedule appointments, handle check-ins, and make sure patient information is accurate and secure. You help patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for—especially when they’re feeling stressed or unsure.
You’ll work closely with providers and clinic staff to keep the day running smoothly, all while building a career in a supportive, growth-focused healthcare environment.
What You’ll Do:
Greet patients in person and by phone
Schedule and check in patients for clinic visits
Register patients and verify insurance and demographics
Scan documents and verify coverage
Explain financial responsibility and collect payments when appropriate
What You Bring:
Strong customer service and communication skills
Empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail
Comfort working in a fast-paced clinic
Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent experience)
Make a difference - one patient at a time!
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
About University Medical Center
University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
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.
Simple things make the difference.
1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
