Job posting Director of Patient Access

Ochsner Health System is southeast Louisiana's largest non-profit, academic, multi-specialty, healthcare delivery system with eight hospitals and over 38 health centers in Louisiana. Ochsner has been named the Consumer Choice for Healthcare in New Orleans for 15 consecutive years and is the only Louisiana hospital recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a "Best Hospital" across seven specialty categories. Ochsner employs more than 12,500 employees, over 850 physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties and conducts over 300 clinical research trials annually. For more information, please visit ochsner.org and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Ochsner is currently seeking a Director of Patient Access for the following: Responsible for strategic planning, direction and overall accountability for department(s) comprised of multiple functional areas. Independently makes decisions that could seriously affect the overall division and/or Ochsner Health System’s financial objectives, performance objectives and strategic results. Develops and is accountable for budget for department or multiple functional areas. Partner with the Medical Director of Access regarding strategic planning, direction and overall accountability of the Patient Accessibility strategic program within the Loyalty imperative.

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or Business Administration or related field. A minimum of five years of healthcare management experience. Ten years of related health care experience preferably in an ambulatory setting including three years of supervision or management experience may be substituted in lieu of educational requirements. Professional attitude and ability to relate to executive management, professionals and business and community leaders. Exhibits excellent leadership and self-direction, good judgment in handling difficult situations and good organizational, time management, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Please apply online at www.ochsner.org/careers, and email Candice Huber cahuber@ochsner.org with questions about this position. EOE.