Patient Access Specialist: Scheduling, Verification & Billing

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX seeks a Patient Access Representative to facilitate welcoming access and establish encounters for hospital services. You will input accurate patient demographics and financial data, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and collect estimated patient portions while supporting department goals.

This role emphasizes professionalism, effective communication, organizational skills, dependability, and teamwork, with schedule from 7 AM to 7 PM and a full-time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• No licenses or certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Inputs patient demographics and financial data accurately for scheduling and registration.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations.
• Calculates and collects the estimated patient portion based on benefits and contracts.
• Communicates with patients, families, and providers in a professional manner.
• Supports department goals and ensures efficient workflow in the hospital setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX seeks a Patient Access Representative to facilitate welcoming access and establish encounters for hospital services. You will input accurate patient demographics and financial data, verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and collect estimated patient portions while supporting department goals.

This role emphasizes professionalism, effective communication, organizational skills, dependability, and teamwork, with schedule from 7 AM to 7 PM and a full-time