Financial Clearance Specialist I, Patient Access

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, gather, and evaluate information.

• Recognize opportunities, create solutions, and guide issues to resolution.

• Collaborate on initiatives aimed at enhancing program efficiency and patient experience.

• Distribute analytical reports effectively.

• Utilize various system applications to conduct analyses.

• Generate reports and develop educational materials.

• Assist in the financial clearance and insurance verification processes.

• Complete pre-service account financial clearance and collections prior to the service date.

• Acquire and confirm accurate insurance information.

• Validate benefits and authorizations.

• Initiate pre-service collections.

• Start the patient experience and commence the billing process for hospital services.

• Support colleagues and leadership in meeting organizational strategic goals.

• Act as a peer influencer and may lead projects or project teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Two (2) to Five (5) years of experience in scheduling, financial clearance, or patient access.

• Extensive knowledge of financial clearance and insurance verification processes.

• Two (2) years of financial clearance experience in an acute care environment.

• National certification in HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA is required within one (1) year of hire.

• Ability to work Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:30.

• Availability to work occasional weekends, either Saturday or Sunday.

• Proficient in using multiple system applications for analysis, report generation, and educational material creation.

• Basic understanding of Trinity Health policies, practices, and processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Mission and values centered on person-centered care.

• Flexibility in occasional weekend scheduling.