CHRISTUS Health: Patient Access Representative-Scheduling

DescriptionCHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System is about people.

People we meet and care for; people whose lives we enhance, and those whose lives we save.

CHRISTUS is about the people who work here: our award-winning medical staff, dedicated housekeeping staff, compassionate nurses and patient-focused ancillary staff.

We’re about people who need us, from small bumps to massive trauma, no matter their economic bracket.

We’re about the people of San Antonio, New Braunfels, and all the South Texas communities we serve.

Since 1869, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health System has grown and flourished just as South Texas has grown.

We remain the only Catholic faith-based, non-profit health care system in San Antonio and New Braunfels.

Our healing ministry now includes five full-service hospitals with 1,159 licensed beds, and a number of specialty centers.If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa family!Summary:Patient Access representatives facilitate a welcome and easy access to the facility / clinics and are responsible for establishing an encounter for any patient who meets the guidelines for exceptional customer service.

Patient Access staff ensures that all data entry is accurate including demographic and financial information for each account.

Patient Access has numerous procedural requirements including data elements, insurance verification, authorization for services, and collections for all patient portions including prior balances.

Patient Access staff is responsible for the successful financial outcome of all patient services.

Patient Access is responsible for ensuring the hospital maintains compliance with Federal regulations, JCAHO, and Department of Health and Hospital compliance standards.

Patient Access communicates directly with patients and families, physicians, nurses, insurance companies and third party payers.

This position requires professional appearance, and behavior, good communication skills and effective organizational skills.

Patient Access representatives require dependability, flexibility, and teamwork.

Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent required.One year experience in Patient Access, hospital registration, medical office, billing/collection functions, or a comparable customer service related position preferred.Work Type: Full Time