Patient Access Specialist: Smooth Admissions & Billing

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a Patient Access Representative responsible for welcoming patients, establishing encounters, and ensuring accurate data entry of demographics and financial information. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and collect patient portions while supporting compliant, high-quality service.

You will interact with patients, families, physicians, and payers, maintain professionalism, and adapt to fluctuating volumes with a focus on accuracy, 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.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and obtains necessary authorizations for services.
• Calculates and collects the estimated patient portion based on benefits and contract reimbursement as well as prior balances.
• Represents the Patient Access department in a professional, courteous manner at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and adheres to all policies and standards.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a Patient Access Representative responsible for welcoming patients, establishing encounters, and ensuring accurate data entry of demographics and financial information. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and collect patient portions while supporting compliant, high-quality service.

You will interact with patients, families, physicians, and payers, maintain professionalism, and adapt to fluctuating volumes with a focus on accuracy, teamwork,