Financial Clearance Specialist – Patient Access

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Financial Clearance Analyst to ensure accounts are cleared before service. The role handles scheduling, insurance verification, price estimation, authorizations, pre-certification, and medical necessity, with knowledge of payer regulations and potential patient financial assistance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least 2 years in a healthcare business office; CPA or CHAA/CPAR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a healthcare business office setting.
• CPAR or CHAA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounts are financially cleared prior to service.
• Perform scheduling, insurance verification, price estimation, and obtaining authorizations.
• Conduct pre-certification and verify medical necessity; determine benefit and coverage levels.
• Connect patients with financial assistance resources as needed.
• Participate in denial analysis and improvement related to clearance activities.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Time management

Problem solving

ICD-9/ICD-10/CPT coding

Independent and team work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree preferred

Job description

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Financial Clearance Analyst to ensure accounts are cleared before service. The role handles scheduling, insurance verification, price estimation, authorizations, pre-certification, and medical necessity, with knowledge of payer regulations and potential patient financial assistance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least 2 years in a healthcare business office; CPA or CHAA/CPAR certification preferred.