Patient Financial Clearance Specialist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Loyola Medicine a member of Trinity Health is a nationally ranked academic quaternary care system based in Chicagos western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center Gottlieb Memorial Hospital MacNeal Hospital as well as convenient locations offering primary care specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1500 physicians throughout Cook Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city!

If you are a Financial Clearance Specialist whos interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What youll do:

Functions as a Pre-certification Representative for ensuring that patients having pre-scheduled services are financially cleared before services are rendered. This is achieved primarily by completing insurance verification and pre-certification of a patients insurance coverage. Completes insurance verification of patients coverage by contacting the patients insurance carrier via phone or computer system. The information obtained is documented in PFS computer systems and used for billing and collection purposes. Works with insurance carrier representatives and physicians to resolve pre-cert delays.

What youll need for this job:

Minimum Education:

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

Required: 2 to 5 years experience in area of expertise such as scheduling financial clearance or patient access. National certification in HFMA CRCR or NAAM CHAA required within one (1) year of hire.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $18.16-$28.14 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience qualifications education location licensure certification requirements and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

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