Patient Access Generalist - PRN/Per Diem

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Patient Access Representative to greet patients, set up encounters, and collect demographic and financial data in line with hospital guidelines. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and determine patient responsibilities while maintaining compliance and confidentiality.

The role requires dependable, flexible team players with strong communication and organizational skills, able to adapt to shifting volumes and collaborate across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Accurate data entry for demographics and financial information.
• Ability to verify insurance eligibility and obtain authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately inputs all required data elements for scheduling and registration, including patient demographic, financial information, guarantor information, and notes.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations for services.
• Calculates and collects the estimated patient portion based on benefits and contracts as well as prior balances.
• Performs financial assessment for appropriate program assistance.
• Represents the Patient Access department in a professional, courteous manner at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Patient Access Representative to greet patients, set up encounters, and collect demographic and financial data in line with hospital guidelines. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and determine patient responsibilities while maintaining compliance and confidentiality.

The role requires dependable, flexible team players with strong communication and organizational skills, able to adapt to shifting volumes and collaborate across