Patient Access Specialist: Welcome & Verify Insurance

CHRISTUS Health; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative for PRN, per diem assignments in Texas. You will help patients access hospital services by accurately collecting demographic and financial data, verifying insurance, and obtaining authorizations as needed.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work within a dynamic hospital environment. The position emphasizes professional appearance, adherence to policies, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and effective organizational skills.
• Dependability, flexibility, and teamwork are important.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input all required data elements for scheduling and registration.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain necessary authorizations.
• Calculate and collect the estimated patient portion based on benefits and contracts.
• Perform financial assessment for program assistance.
• Communicate with patients and families, physicians, and third-party payers.
• Support the department to achieve performance targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Dependability

Teamwork

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Patient Access Representative for PRN, per diem assignments in Texas. You will help patients access hospital services by accurately collecting demographic and financial data, verifying insurance, and obtaining authorizations as needed.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work within a dynamic hospital environment. The position emphasizes professional appearance, adherence to policies, and collaboration