Financial Clearance Specialist, Part-Time

Role Overview

• Works part-time during the week (Monday-Friday during day shift hours)
• Obtains and/or verifies demographic, clinical, financial and insurance information for patients
• Responsible for insurance eligibility / benefit verification, pre-certification / authorization, referral clearance and financial education
• Validates, obtains and enters demographic, clinical, financial, and insurance information into the patient accounting system
• Informs patient/guarantor of their liabilities and collects appropriate patient liabilities
• Calculates patient liabilities and provides financial education, referring the patient to financial counseling as required
• May serve as relief support for other departmental personnel

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience working in financial clearance or patient access
• Preferred: at least 2 years of experience within healthcare and/or payer environment performing patient access and/or customer service activities
• National certification in HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire
• Preferred: Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: Data entry skills (50-60 keystrokes per minute)

Benefits

• This position does NOT offer insurance benefits
• You don't earn paid time off
• Additional hours are frequently available, but not guaranteed.