Patient Access Specialist: Insurance Verification & Scheduling

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Beeville, TX is seeking a Patient Access Representative to greet patients and establish encounters for hospital services. You will input demographic and financial data, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and collect patient portions while supporting compliance with Federal regulations and hospital standards.

The role emphasizes professional appearance, clear communication, dependability, flexibility, and teamwork as you handle scheduling, registrations, financial

Qualifications

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Accurate data entry and attention to detail.
• Ability to verify insurance and obtain authorizations.
• Ability to assess and discuss patient financial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of leadership competencies.
• Accurately inputs all required data elements for scheduling and registration.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations.
• Calculates and collects estimated patient portions and prior balances.
• Performs financial assessment for program assistance.
• Obtains patient signatures on hospital documents.
• Represents the department professionally at all times.
• Supports department during high volume and shift changes.
• Maintains standard processes and 5S workplace practices.
• Coordinates work flow and analyzes educational needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Beeville, TX is seeking a Patient Access Representative to greet patients and establish encounters for hospital services. You will input demographic and financial data, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and collect patient portions while supporting compliance with Federal regulations and hospital standards.

The role emphasizes professional appearance, clear communication, dependability, flexibility, and teamwork as you handle scheduling, registrations, financial