Senior Clinic Patient Access Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks an organized Front Desk/Medical Office Clerk in Texas to greet and assist patients, verify insurance, collect payments and schedule visits. You will maintain accurate patient information, respond to inquiries, and support front office operations in a busy clinic environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in healthcare, and knowledge of billing basics; some college is preferred. HIPAA compliance and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good math knowledge essential.
• Knowledge of managed care preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in a health care organization.
• ICD9 and CPT coding (advanced) preferred.
• Experience with charge posting or collections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet, instruct, direct and schedule patients and visitors.
• Verify insurance benefits and assist with referrals.
• Collect payments and prepare cash for deposits.
• Maintain patient check-in flow and update demographic/insurance data.
• Answer phones, take messages and assist with inquiries.
• Schedule appointments per physician guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some College preferred

Tools

10-key calculator by touch

Job description

CHRISTUS Health seeks an organized Front Desk/Medical Office Clerk in Texas to greet and assist patients, verify insurance, collect payments and schedule visits. You will maintain accurate patient information, respond to inquiries, and support front office operations in a busy clinic environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in healthcare, and knowledge of billing basics; some college is preferred. HIPAA compliance and strong communication are essential for success.