Patient Access Specialist – PRN (Scheduling & Billing)

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative to welcome patients and create encounters for hospital services. You will collect accurate demographic and financial information and verify insurance, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and hospital standards.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, professional communication, dependability, and teamwork, with responsibilities across scheduling, registration, and financial counseling to support the hospital's financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• None required for licenses, registrations, or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input patient demographic and financial data for scheduling and registration.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations.
• Calculates and collects the estimated patient portion based on benefits and contract reimbursement as well as prior balances.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality; supports department targets.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative to welcome patients and create encounters for hospital services. You will collect accurate demographic and financial information and verify insurance, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and hospital standards.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, professional communication, dependability, and teamwork, with responsibilities across scheduling, registration, and financial counseling to support the hospital's financial outcomes.