Financial Clearance Coordinator

Southwoods Health; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwoods Health is seeking a Financial Clearance Coordinator to oversee the Financial Clearance Department at the Southwoods Executive Centre in Boardman, OH. The role involves training, implementing, and monitoring processes for insurance verification, point-of-service estimates, and medical necessity compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a Patient Access role with supervisory experience and strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a Patient Access role; 1–3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical problem-solving, and attention to detail are essential.
• Education includes coursework/training in business office activities, computer skills, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train financial clearance personnel; oversee payroll, scheduling, and performance appraisals.
• Monitor metrics such as productivity, verification rates, and point-of-service collections for quality and efficiency.
• Stay informed about payer rules and government regulations (No Surprises Act, Price Transparency).
• Assist with root-cause analysis and lead front-end denial-prevention initiatives.
• Recommend updates to Patient Access policies to align with regulatory standards (OSHA, ODH, TJC).
• Perform hands-on financial clearance tasks and other coverage duties as needed.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Ethical conduct

Education

Coursework in business office activities, computer skills, and medical terminology

Job description

Position: Financial Clearance Coordinator

Location: Boardman, OH

Job Id: 2973-PJF 891

# of Openings: 1

Financial Clearance Coordinator

Southwoods Health is hiring a Financial Clearance Coordinator to oversee our Financial Clearance Department at the Southwoods Executive Centre in Boardman. In this role, you will be responsible for training, implementing, and monitoring business processes that facilitate insurance verification, point-of-service estimates, and medical necessity compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Provide direct supervision, onboarding, and training for financial clearance personnel; manage payroll, scheduling, performance appraisals, and real-time coaching.


• Quality Assurance: Monitor operational metrics—including productivity, verificationrates, and point-of-service collections—to maintain process compliance and efficiency.


• Compliance & Regulations: Stay informed on and educate staff regarding changing payer rules and government regulations, specifically the No Surprises Act and Price Transparency laws.


• Denial Prevention: Assist with root-cause analysis and lead strategic front-end denial prevention initiatives.


• Process Optimization: Recommend updates to Patient Access policies to ensure strict alignment with state, federal, and regulatory agency standards (e.g., OSHA, ODH, TJC).


• Operations Support: Perform hands-on financial clearance functions and other coverage duties as needed to support operations.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in a Patient Access role; 1–3 years of supervisory experience is preferred.


• Education: Coursework or training in business office activities, computer skills, and medical terminology.


• Skills: Strong communication, clinical problem-solving, and attention to detail, backed by a professional demeanor and strong ethical principles.

Schedule & Position Type:

Status: Full-Time
Hours: Day shift, Monday–Friday
Location: On-site / In office