Patient Access Specialist: Front Desk & Billing Support

CHRISTUS Children's; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Patient Access Representative to welcome patients and ensure accurate data entry for scheduling and registration. You will verify insurance, collect estimated patient portions, and support the hospital's financial outcomes for services rendered.

The role requires professional appearance, strong communication, and effective organization to interact with patients, families, physicians, nurses, insurers, and payers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Accurately inputs all required data elements for scheduling and registration, including patient demographic, financial information, guarantor information, and relevant notes associated with the encounter.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations for services rendered.
• Calculates and collects the estimated patient portion based on benefits and contract reimbursement as well as prior balances.
• Performs financial assessment for appropriate program assistance.
• Communicates the purpose of and obtains patient/legal guardian signatures on all necessary hospital documents.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a Patient Access Representative to welcome patients and ensure accurate data entry for scheduling and registration. You will verify insurance, collect estimated patient portions, and support the hospital's financial outcomes for services rendered.

The role requires professional appearance, strong communication, and effective organization to interact with patients, families, physicians, nurses, insurers, and payers.