Evening Patient Access Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks a part-time Patient Access Representative to greet patients, schedule and register encounters, and enter demographics and financial information accurately while ensuring compliance with policies.

The role requires verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, calculating patient portions, and communicating with patients, families, physicians, and payers; strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires professional appearance and behavior; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately inputs all required data elements for scheduling and registration, including patient demographics and financial information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations for services.
• Calculates and collects the estimated patient portion based on benefits and contracts; addresses prior balances.
• Communicates purpose and obtains patient/legal guardian signatures on hospital documents.
• Represents the Patient Access department in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
• Supports department targets and participates in required training.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA seeks a part-time Patient Access Representative to greet patients, schedule and register encounters, and enter demographics and financial information accurately while ensuring compliance with policies.

The role requires verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, calculating patient portions, and communicating with patients, families, physicians, and payers; strong communication and organization are essential.