Access Navigator - Psychiatry

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At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job is responsible for managing high-end access navigation, also known as referral management, services for key areas while providing exceptional customer service. Additionally, this job will provide access navigation support through referral management via electronic work queues and phone capabilities. Furthermore, this job will work collaboratively with resources such as the Regional Referral Center, and/or Clinic Concierge.

Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred - Bachelor's degree. Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Work Experience

Required - 2 years' experience in appointment scheduling, customer service, or related field.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
2. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
3. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
4. Strong interpersonal skills.
5. Good time management skills.
6. Ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
7. Ability to exercise sound judgment in handling difficult/escalated situations.

Job Duties

1. Performs direct outreach to targeted patients and schedules appointments as requested, while partnering with internal departments and leaders to manage access.
2. Manages and coordinates referrals via online work queues.
3. Provides excellent customer service and access navigation support to both patients and providers via web tools.
4. Develops and maintains organized record keeping systems as needed to facilitate the flow and retrieval of information.
5. Works collaboratively with clinical departments to meet the needs of patients.
6. Other related duties as required.

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.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

There is no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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