Patient Access Specialist: Fast, Friendly Check-In

CommonSpirit Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative in Bryan, TX to manage patient intake: from check-in/out, data collection, payments, to insurance validation and scheduling. You will also handle referrals and authorizations, ensure smooth admissions, and apply financial assistance policies where appropriate.

The role emphasizes customer service, insurance awareness, and medical terminology to deliver a seamless registration experience for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience or aptitude.
• Familiarity with insurance concepts and medical billing terminology.
• Ability to handle registrations and data entry accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assemble data and documents for complete patient registration including pre-admission, admissions, and registration.
• Enter patient demographics; use department applications for eligibility and authorization.
• Assess financial responsibility and collect co-pays and deductibles at admission.
• Inform patients and families about hospital payment policies and methods.
• Obtain funding information and resources; secure funding as needed during scheduling or registration.
• Use payer resources to assess eligibility; initiate third party referrals and apply financial assistance policies.

Skills

Customer service

Insurance knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Job description

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative in Bryan, TX to manage patient intake: from check-in/out, data collection, payments, to insurance validation and scheduling. You will also handle referrals and authorizations, ensure smooth admissions, and apply financial assistance policies where appropriate.

The role emphasizes customer service, insurance awareness, and medical terminology to deliver a seamless registration experience for patients and families.