Financial Clearance Specialist

MaineHealth; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is hiring a Specialist – Financial Clearance in Westbrook, ME to perform front-end revenue cycle tasks and ensure timely financial clearance for patient accounts. The role supports patient access teams and coordinates with billing to streamline authorization and eligibility checks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), 2+ years in a hospital/clinic/insurance setting, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and medical terminology; EPIC EMR

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree preferred.
• Two+ years of hospital/clinic/insurance experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; medical terminology.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Medical abbreviations

EPIC EMR

Education

High school graduate or GED; associate degree preferred.

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location: Westbrook, ME
Facility: MaineHealth Corporate
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 96233
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 96233

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.

• 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.

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 employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

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

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.