Patient Access Specialist: Welcome, Verify & Register

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Patient Access Representative to facilitate patient entry, ensure accurate scheduling and registration, and verify insurance information. The role emphasizes professional interaction with patients, families, physicians, and payers while maintaining compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include calculating patient portions, obtaining authorizations, and supporting department targets with effective teamwork and flexible scheduling as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong data-entry and organizational skills required.
• Experience with insurance verification and patient scheduling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input all required data for scheduling and registration.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain necessary authorizations.
• Calculate and collect patient portions and manage balances.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and providers.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and 5S/clean workplace practices.

Skills

Data entry

Insurance verification

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Patient Access Representative to facilitate patient entry, ensure accurate scheduling and registration, and verify insurance information. The role emphasizes professional interaction with patients, families, physicians, and payers while maintaining compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include calculating patient portions, obtaining authorizations, and supporting department targets with effective teamwork and flexible scheduling as required.