Admissions & Financial Clearance Specialist

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Registration Specialist I to join the Patient Access team. This role focuses on financial clearance, pre-service estimation, and real-time queue management to minimize front-end denials and ensure accurate patient billing.

Responsibilities include coordinating insurance verification, COB, and NOA processes, while upholding No Surprises Act requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years in a high-volume clinical, financial, or service environment.
• Proficiency in Epic and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage time-sensitive electronic work queues to reduce denials.
• Perform complex insurance verification and financial clearance.
• Document demographic and financial data with high accuracy.
• Support cross-campus operations to ensure a seamless patient experience.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration

Tools

Epic EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Registration Specialist I to join the Patient Access team. This role focuses on financial clearance, pre-service estimation, and real-time queue management to minimize front-end denials and ensure accurate patient billing.

Responsibilities include coordinating insurance verification, COB, and NOA processes, while upholding No Surprises Act requirements.