Patient Access Specialist - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a Patient Access Representative to guide patients through registration, verify benefits, and capture accurate demographic and financial data at the point of encounter.

The role emphasizes reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and adherence to regulatory standards as you interact with patients, families, physicians, and payers to ensure smooth workflows and timely financial outcomes for hospital services.

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 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.
• Communicates professionally with patients, families, physicians, nurses, insurers, and third-party payers.
• Maintains compliance with policies and standards and supports department targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking a Patient Access Representative to guide patients through registration, verify benefits, and capture accurate demographic and financial data at the point of encounter.

The role emphasizes reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and adherence to regulatory standards as you interact with patients, families, physicians, and payers to ensure smooth workflows and timely financial outcomes for hospital services.