Patient Financial Clearance Specialist

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's 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 1,500 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 who’s 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 you’ll 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 patient's insurance coverage. Completes insurance verification of patient's coverage by contacting the patient's 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 you'll 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.

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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.