Financial Clearance Specialist

MaineHealth; Maine; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Financial Clearance Specialist to ensure timely financial clearance for patient accounts. This role involves performing essential front-end revenue cycle functions, requiring strong knowledge of medical terminology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The organization values its team and offers a supportive environment with benefits like paid parental leave and student loan assistance. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a hospital, medical office, or insurance company.
• Knowledge of insurance eligibility and financial clearance processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform front-end revenue cycle functions for patient accounts.
• Ensure timely financial clearance prior to service.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Medical Terminology

Insurance Eligibility

Financial Clearance

Insurance Authorization

EPIC EMR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Job description

Description

Summary:
Financial Clearance Specialist performs all necessary front-end revenue cycle functions prior to service to ensure timely financial clearance for patient accounts.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High school graduate or equivalent (GED) required. Associate degree preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: Two (2) or more years of equivalent work experience in a hospital, medical office/clinic, or insurance company required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, medical terminology, and abbreviations.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of insurance eligibility, financial clearance, and insurance authorization. Prior experience with EPIC EMR preferred.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with healthcare professionals who truly value the people around them—both within the organization and in the surrounding communities.

We offer benefits that support your current needs and provide flexibility for the future—programs such as paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth is committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver exceptional care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Leanne M. Roberts at [e-mail]