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Access Liaison- Call Center- Pediatrics- Days

Ochsner Health

Posted 01/27/26

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1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121

Full-Time
Experienced
Medical / Health
In Person

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

  • Required – High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred – Bachelor’s degree.

Work Experience

  • Required – Four years of experience in customer service, appointment coordinator or another related field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Excellent critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to maintain a patient/consumer focused approach in all interactions.
  • Ability to solve potentially complex navigation problems.
  • Proficient in navigating and managing multiple systems.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to use appropriate judgement on when to employ non-traditional, effective solutions to fully resolve stakeholders needs.
  • Proficiency in technology applications and various software packages specific to role.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

  • Maintains a patient/consumer focused approach in all interactions while engaging in holistic coordination of care for consumers by optimizing patient care setting and matching right setting/right time.
  • Manages patient egresses, including but not limited to phone, email, text, live-chat, etc.
  • Delivers first contact resolution provides the patient with right care outcome.
  • Responds to patient and provider request with a focus on transforming experience by building trust and rapport.
  • Provides timely and effective resolutions that exceed stakeholder expectations.
  • Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships with stakeholders inside and outside of team by proactively offering patient focused solutions and demonstrating an elevated level of attention, care and follow up to close customer service loop.
  • Navigates escalations to clinic partners with poise and skill to resolve patient issues.
  • Navigates and flexes between the varying needs of patient segments to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care.
  • Identifies system service delivery problems and potential solutions for effective patient management interventions.
  • Serves as liaison with medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department staff to eliminate barriers to ensure delivery of care.
  • Serves as a subject matter expert and brand ambassador for our service line focuses on retention by creating opportunities and options for patients by addressing preventive care screenings and annual appointments.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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About Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is the leading nonprofit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 13 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians. 

To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org/careers.