Financial Clearance Specialist

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Financial Clearance Specialist to join their team. This role is essential for ensuring timely financial clearance for patient accounts, requiring strong knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a healthcare setting and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The organization values its employees and offers a supportive environment focused on community care and professional growth. If you're passionate about healthcare and ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training and Education Resources

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a hospital, medical office, or insurance company.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and insurance 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 Knowledge

Financial Clearance Knowledge

Insurance Authorization Knowledge

EPIC EMR

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED)

Associate Degree

Job description

Location: Scarborough, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 31307
Date Posted: May 1, 2025

Job Description

The 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: Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, medical terminology, and abbreviations.
5. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of insurance eligibility, financial clearance, and insurance authorization. Prior experience with EPIC EMR is preferred.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll work with healthcare professionals who value the people around them and the communities they serve.

We offer benefits supporting your current needs and future planning, including paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, education, and 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 interested in building a career in a supportive community focused on delivering top-quality care, apply today.

For questions about this role, please contact Leanne M. Roberts at [emailprotected].

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and influenza, subject to medical or religious exemptions in accordance with applicable law.

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