Financial Clearance Specialist

Role Overview

• Responsible for assessing and verifying patient information for scheduled medical services.
• Collects co-pays, deductibles, coinsurances, and down payments.
• Provides estimates for services when appropriate.
• Receives and processes patient financial liability payments for current and past balances.
• The focus is to collect patient liabilities prior to service and to resolve any insurance and financial issues prior to services being rendered.
• Reschedules appointments when appropriate under the guidance of department leader.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma, or G.E.D., business concentration preferred.
• Four plus (4+) years of experience within a business office setting, hospital revenue cycle preferred, Physician office or collection agency.
• Prior experience in a healthcare environment required.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and business office applications preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital computer systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of third party collections and reimbursement preferred.

Benefits

• This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.