Patient Access: Financial Clearance Specialist

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Registration Specialist I for Admissions to support the patient access workflow across Rush campuses. The role emphasizes accurate demographic and financial data collection, real-time financial clearance, and proactive queue management to minimize denials.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1–2 years in a related field, and proficiency with Epic and MS Office. No Surprises Act compliance and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in a high-volume clinical, financial, or service environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Epic or similar EHR and working knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong analytical, communication, and data integrity skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage time-sensitive electronic work queues and resolve registration issues to minimize denials.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including No Surprises Act and CMS guidance.
• Perform complex insurance verification and demographic/financial data collection for admissions.
• Maintain accurate EHR data, prevent duplicates, and ensure proper documentation scanning.
• Provide in-depth patient financial counseling and discuss estimated balances with patients.
• Collaborate with multiple departments across Rush system to standardize workflows.
• Stay current on Epic workflows and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Accuracy

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic EHR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Registration Specialist I for Admissions to support the patient access workflow across Rush campuses. The role emphasizes accurate demographic and financial data collection, real-time financial clearance, and proactive queue management to minimize denials.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1–2 years in a related field, and proficiency with Epic and MS Office. No Surprises Act compliance and excellent communication are essential.