Patient Navigator

Ochsner Health

Shreveport, Louisiana, US
On-site
Effective verbal and written communication
Proficient with advanced windows-style applications
Keyboard proficiency
Ochsner Health is seeking a Patient Navigator in Shreveport, Louisiana, responsible for scheduling patient appointments and managing related inquiries while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience in healthcare or customer service, and strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • This job answers incoming calls and makes outgoing calls to schedule patients in technology systems, ensuring a match of physician-specific scheduling guidelines with patient appointment preferences system-wide.
  • Collects and maintains accurate, basic patient information relating to registration and insurance in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Answers general inquiries or provider questions and directs non-scheduling calls to the appropriate department.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Ochsner Health is seeking a Patient Navigator in Shreveport, Louisiana, responsible for scheduling patient appointments and managing related inquiries while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, experience in healthcare or customer service, and strong communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • effective verbal and written communication
  • proficient with advanced Windows-style applications
  • keyboard proficiency
  • prioritize and organize work assignments
  • maintain professional demeanor
  • utilize multi-functional systems
  • work collaboratively with other departments
  • multi-tasking ability
  • critical thinking skills
  • knowledge of medical terminology

Nice-to-have

  • adapt to regional or system changes
  • interpersonal skills for cooperative work relationships

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One year of experience in healthcare, customer service, or related field
  • Experience in EPIC or other electronic medical record (preferred)
  • Associate degree in related field (preferred)

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