Senior Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; Bel Air (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Front Office Administrator in Texas to greet and assist patients, verify insurance, collect payments and schedule visits. You will liaise between patients and medical staff, handle referrals and maintain accurate records, all while upholding CHRISTUS Health policies and HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires strong communication, math accuracy, and prior health-care office experience, with a schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of managed care preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in a health care organization.
• ICD9 and CPT coding (advanced skills) preferred.
• Experience with charge posting or collections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet, instruct, direct and schedule patients and visitors.
• Verify insurance benefits and assist with referrals and payments.
• Maintain accurate patient demographic and insurance information in the system.
• Answer phones and assist with inquiries from patients and staff.
• Schedule appointments in line with physician guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Math knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some College

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Front Office Administrator in Texas to greet and assist patients, verify insurance, collect payments and schedule visits. You will liaise between patients and medical staff, handle referrals and maintain accurate records, all while upholding CHRISTUS Health policies and HIPAA guidelines.

The role requires strong communication, math accuracy, and prior health-care office experience, with a schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.