Patient Access Specialist: Front Desk & Billing Support

Christus Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative in Texas to welcome patients and establish encounters for hospital services. You will input demographic and financial data, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and calculate patient portions. The role requires professional conduct, strong communication, data accuracy, and teamwork across departments.

Multiple shifts are available. This full-time position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and patient-centered service in a fast-paced

Qualifications

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

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 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.
• Represents the Patient Access department in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
• Assists in disaster scenarios and supports flexible department needs and shift changes.
• Maintains adherence to standard processes and 5S practices to ensure a clean, efficient workplace.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Christus Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative in Texas to welcome patients and establish encounters for hospital services. You will input demographic and financial data, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and calculate patient portions. The role requires professional conduct, strong communication, data accuracy, and teamwork across departments.

Multiple shifts are available. This full-time position emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and patient-centered service in a fast-paced