Financial Clearance Specialist

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Specialist – Financial Clearance in Scarborough, ME to perform front-end revenue cycle duties and ensure timely financial clearance for patient accounts. The role emphasizes accurate verification of eligibility and pre-service procedures.

The position requires 2+ years in a hospital/medical setting, HS diploma, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and medical terminology. EPIC EMR experience is a plus, with full-time schedule in a local Scarborough environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent (GED) preferred. Associate degree preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) or more years of equivalent work experience in a hospital, medical office/clinic, or insurance company required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Preferred: Insurance eligibility, financial clearance and insurance authorization; EPIC EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Medical terminology

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location and Details

Location: Scarborough, ME

Schedule: Full Time

Job Category: Clerical/Administrative Support

Req # 99737

Date Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Job Role

Clerical/Administrative Support

Summary

Specialist – Financial Clearance 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)

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

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Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $20.68 to $25.10 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [emailprotected]

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