Patient Access Specialist — PRN/Per Diem

CHRISTUS Health; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks Patient Access Representatives to welcome patients, establish encounters, and input accurate demographic and financial data for scheduling and registration. You will verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations, and calculate the estimated patient portion while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

This role requires professional appearance, clear communication, dependability, and teamwork.

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 relevant 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.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred

1 – 3 years of experience preferred

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks Patient Access Representatives to welcome patients, establish encounters, and input accurate demographic and financial data for scheduling and registration. You will verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations, and calculate the estimated patient portion while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

This role requires professional appearance, clear communication, dependability, and teamwork.