Admitting & Financial Clearance Coordinator

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL is hiring an Admitting Officer I in Revenue Cycle to verify patient eligibility, establish financial responsibility, and coordinate with insurers using the EHR system. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, preauthorization coordination, and patient communication for admissions and outpatient services.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, on-site work, a 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule, and a competitive hourly pay range reflecting qualifications and equity within UI

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one year of college coursework/training in business, health care administration, or related field as detailed by the conversion table.
• One year of work experience in a medical setting obtaining preauthorization from medical insurance.

Responsibilities

• Determines if patient is eligible for intended care at UI Health.
• Secures patient authorizations and financial clearance in the pre-access workflows.
• Maintains applicable assigned workqueues and expected lead times.
• Stays up to date with policies and payer requirements; maintains competence and technical knowledge.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or training related to health care administration

Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) in a related field

Tools

Epic Systems

Work queues

Job description

UI Health in Chicago, IL is hiring an Admitting Officer I in Revenue Cycle to verify patient eligibility, establish financial responsibility, and coordinate with insurers using the EHR system. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, preauthorization coordination, and patient communication for admissions and outpatient services.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, on-site work, a 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule, and a competitive hourly pay range reflecting qualifications and equity within UI