Academic Medicine Patient Access Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on welcoming patients, establishing encounters, and ensuring accurate data entry for demographic and financial information, as well as verifying insurance and obtaining required authorizations.

The position emphasizes professional appearance, strong communication, reliability, adaptability, and teamwork to support department goals and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately inputs patient demographic and financial data for scheduling and registration.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations.
• Calculates and collects estimated patient portions and prior balances.
• Communicates clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other stakeholders.
• Maintains compliance with policies and regulatory standards.

Skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on welcoming patients, establishing encounters, and ensuring accurate data entry for demographic and financial information, as well as verifying insurance and obtaining required authorizations.

The position emphasizes professional appearance, strong communication, reliability, adaptability, and teamwork to support department goals and regulatory compliance.