Financial Clearance Rep I

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in South Campus is seeking a Full-time Pre-Authorization Clerk in the Financial Clearance Center. You will obtain pre-authorizations for scheduled services and medications, verify insurance eligibility, and provide cost estimates, while aligning with registration workflows and billing processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and candidates may work independently or with a team to meet productivity standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No directly related experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Authorization: Efficiently obtain pre-authorizations for scheduled services and medications using medical records and systems.
• Productivity: Work independently and/or with team to meet productivity standards and accurate insurance information.
• Collaboration: Liaise between Hospital/Physicians Billing Service, Admitting, Outpatient Surgery and other departments.
• Problem Resolution: Escalate system errors or recurring problems to appropriate staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location South Campus Department Financial Clearance Center Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular *Expected Starting Pay Range $18.66 - $22.89 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pre-Authorization: Efficiently obtain pre-authorizations for scheduled services and medications using medical records and systems. Collaborate with internal and external resources on authorization scenarios. Contact families before scheduled visits to confirm insurance eligibility and referrals with minimal stress. Collect/provide insurance-based estimates and adhere to registration workflows. Maintain a general understanding of billing processes.
• Productivity: Work independently and/or collaboratively with team to efficiently handle work volume and queues to meet or exceed productivity standards. Accurately collect/verify insurance information and demographics, obtaining insurance authorization and entering the information into the required systems.
• Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between Hospital/Physicians Billing Service, Admitting, Outpatient Surgery, Outpatient Department, Patient Financial Services, Utilization Review and other Cincinnati Children's departments. Multiple division support; cross trained in order to work insurance pre-authorization for multiple divisions.
• Problem Resolution: Initiate calls to appropriate parties both internal and external to resolve issues. Escalate to appropriate staff regarding system errors, recurring divisional problems/errors identified within work queues or reports.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent No directly related experience

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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