Patient Access Specialist — Flexible Shifts, Full-Time

CHRISTUS Health; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative to facilitate welcoming access to the facility and to establish encounters for hospital services. You will input demographic and financial data, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and collect patient portions while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires professional appearance, strong communication, and teamwork to support the hospital’s financial health.

Qualifications

• Meets data entry, scheduling, and registration requirements.
• Ability to assess patient demographic and financial information.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Inputs all required data for scheduling and registration.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains authorizations.
• Calculates and collects estimated patient portion and prior balances.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians, insurers and payers.
• Supports the department to meet performance targets.
• Completes required training and maintains proper workplace organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative to facilitate welcoming access to the facility and to establish encounters for hospital services. You will input demographic and financial data, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and collect patient portions while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires professional appearance, strong communication, and teamwork to support the hospital’s financial health.