Patient Access Specialist — Night Shift

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a Patient Access Representative to welcome patients and establish encounters for hospital services, ensuring accurate data entry and proper demographic and financial information. You will verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations, calculate and collect estimated patient portions, and support compliance with federal regulations and hospital standards.

This role requires professional appearance, strong communication, dependability, flexibility,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately inputs data for scheduling and registration including demographics and financial information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains required authorizations.
• Calculates and collects estimated patient portions and balances.
• Supports compliance with Federal regulations and hospital standards.
• Maintains professional appearance and effective communication with patients and families.

Skills

Data entry

Insurance verification

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a Patient Access Representative to welcome patients and establish encounters for hospital services, ensuring accurate data entry and proper demographic and financial information. You will verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations, calculate and collect estimated patient portions, and support compliance with federal regulations and hospital standards.

This role requires professional appearance, strong communication, dependability, flexibility,