Patient Access & Insurance Verification Specialist (PRN)

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Patient Access Representative to welcome patients, establish encounters, and ensure accurate entry of demographic and financial information. You will verify insurance eligibility, obtain necessary authorizations, and prepare patient financial data for scheduling and billing.

This PRN, per diem position emphasizes professional appearance, clear communication, dependability, and teamwork to support patient flow while upholding hospital standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately inputs patient demographics and financial information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations.
• Calculates and collects the estimated patient portion.
• Represents the department professionally and communicates with patients and physicians.
• Maintains compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Supports scheduling and registration workflows and data quality.

Skills

Data entry

Insurance verification

Patient scheduling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX seeks a Patient Access Representative to welcome patients, establish encounters, and ensure accurate entry of demographic and financial information. You will verify insurance eligibility, obtain necessary authorizations, and prepare patient financial data for scheduling and billing.

This PRN, per diem position emphasizes professional appearance, clear communication, dependability, and teamwork to support patient flow while upholding hospital standards and regulatory