Clinic Patient Access & Billing Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an experienced front office/medical office assistant in Texas. The role greets patients, verifies insurance, schedules appointments, collects payments, and supports front desk operations. Strong communication, math skills, and knowledge of managed care are preferred.

Excellent HIPAA compliance and data accuracy are required. Typical schedule is 8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday, with on-site duties in the clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Knowledge of managed care is preferred.
• Ability to operate 10-key calculator by touch and basic office equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; math knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and schedule patients and visitors; act as liaison with medical staff.
• Verify insurance benefits and assist with referrals; collect payments.
• Maintain patient check-in flow and accurate data in the system.
• Answer phones, take messages, and respond to inquiries; support front office tasks.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and maintain confidentiality; follow CHRISTUS policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Math skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma

Some college (preferred)

Tools

10-key calculator

Computer

Phone system

Copier

Fax machine

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an experienced front office/medical office assistant in Texas. The role greets patients, verifies insurance, schedules appointments, collects payments, and supports front desk operations. Strong communication, math skills, and knowledge of managed care are preferred.

Excellent HIPAA compliance and data accuracy are required. Typical schedule is 8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday, with on-site duties in the clinic.