Patient Access & Billing Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Canton, TX seeks a Patient Access Representative to facilitate welcoming access to the facility and establish patient encounters, ensuring accurate data entry and demographic/financial information for each account.

The role requires verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, and calculating/collecting patient portions while supporting department targets and compliance with regulations. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• No licenses required; good communication and organizational skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Inputs all required data for scheduling and registration including demographics and financial information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations.
• Calculates and collects the estimated patient portion and prior balances.
• Supports department targets and required training, maintains professional appearance and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Canton, TX seeks a Patient Access Representative to facilitate welcoming access to the facility and establish patient encounters, ensuring accurate data entry and demographic/financial information for each account.

The role requires verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, and calculating/collecting patient portions while supporting department targets and compliance with regulations. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.