Financial Clearance Supervisor - Patient Access Lead

Northfield Hospital & Clinics; Northfield (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Parking

Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education

Job summary

Northfield Hospital + Clinics in Northfield, MN seeks a Supervisor of Prior Authorization to oversee Financial Clearance, ensuring accurate pre-registrations and price estimates while monitoring staff productivity and patient experience.

The role builds and maintains price estimates, collaborates with vendors, and drives efficient workflows. You will lead a high-performing team, support compliance, and optimize front-end processes across departments for revenue integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or health administration or related field.
• 2-5 years of healthcare experience in Patient Access, Financial Clearance or related experience with at least 1+ years of Supervisory experience.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English proficiently to ensure safe and effective communication in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day activity of prior authorization, insurance verification, pre-registration and price estimate functions.
• Supervises staff within this department to ensure workflow processes are established, followed accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in developing and implementing financial access strategies that directly impact organizational revenue performance, bad debt reduction and patient satisfaction metrics.
• Support initiatives that prioritize a transparent, empathetic and supportive financial journey for all patients.
• Establish and work collaboratively with vendor partners to ensure streamlined and efficient workflows as established and result in positive outcomes.
• Train, lead, mentor, and empower a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and service excellence.
• Partner with other departments throughout NH&C to optimize front-end processes, minimize denials and drive revenue cycle efficiency.
• Involved in hiring, onboarding and performing staff reviews, ensuring key performance indicators are met.
• Ability to identify workflow improvements and manage quality standards.
• Monitor and trend denials related to financial clearance. Make recommendations and support needed change for improved resolution.
• Provides support to Revenue Cycle on Access related issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or health administration or related field

Job description

Northfield Hospital + Clinics in Northfield, MN seeks a Supervisor of Prior Authorization to oversee Financial Clearance, ensuring accurate pre-registrations and price estimates while monitoring staff productivity and patient experience.

The role builds and maintains price estimates, collaborates with vendors, and drives efficient workflows. You will lead a high-performing team, support compliance, and optimize front-end processes across departments for revenue integrity.