Financial Clearance Specialist

Job Summary

To support financial operations, the full-time Financial Clearance Specialist will verify patient information, collect payments, and manage insurance inquiries while working remotely during standard business hours.

Key responsibilities

• Initiates contact with insurance companies to obtain eligibility and accurate billing information while performing collections on outstanding accounts
• Accurately estimates patient financial liabilities and answers inquiries regarding their responsibilities
• Receives and processes patient payments, ensuring pre-certification and referrals are in place prior to services being rendered

Required qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D.; business concentration preferred
• Four or more years of experience in a business office setting, preferably in a hospital revenue cycle or healthcare environment
• Prior experience in a healthcare environment is required
• Working knowledge of personal computers and business office applications is preferred
• Familiarity with hospital computer systems and knowledge of third-party collections is a plus