Patient Access Specialist — In-Person, Full-Time

CHRISTUS Health; Winnsboro (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Winnsboro, TX is seeking a Patient Access Representative to welcome patients and establish encounters for hospital services. The role emphasizes accurate data entry of demographics and financial information, insurance verification, and collecting patient portions.

Strong communication and teamwork are required to ensure smooth patient access and compliant processes. The position supports multiple shifts, is full-time and in-person, with a focus on professional appearance and

Qualifications

• Accurate input of patient demographics and financial data for each encounter.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations.
• Maintains professional communication with patients, families, physicians, and payers.

Responsibilities

• Meets expected competencies and leads by example.
• Inputs all required data elements for scheduling and registration.
• Verifies eligibility and obtains required authorizations.
• Calculates and collects the estimated patient portion and prior balances.
• Provides financial assessment for program assistance as needed.
• Ensures patient signatures on hospital documents where required.
• Represents Patient Access professionally at all times.

Skills

Data entry

Insurance verification

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Winnsboro, TX is seeking a Patient Access Representative to welcome patients and establish encounters for hospital services. The role emphasizes accurate data entry of demographics and financial information, insurance verification, and collecting patient portions.

Strong communication and teamwork are required to ensure smooth patient access and compliant processes. The position supports multiple shifts, is full-time and in-person, with a focus on professional appearance and