Patient Access & Financial Clearance Specialist

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a Registration Specialist I to support revenue integrity at point of access. The role handles complex admissions workflows, financial clearance, and patient advocacy within a busy, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include accurate data collection, insurance verification (COB), and coordinating with departments to minimize denials. Requires 1–2 years in healthcare registration and Epic familiarity.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in revenue cycle operations or healthcare registration is preferred.
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid and insurance processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage electronic work queues to minimize denials.
• Verify demographic and financial data; complete insurance verification including COB.
• Provide financial counseling and explain estimation of patient responsibility.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with No Surprises Act and CMS guidelines.
• Utilize Epic and confirm documentation is accurate and complete.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital is seeking a Registration Specialist I to support revenue integrity at point of access. The role handles complex admissions workflows, financial clearance, and patient advocacy within a busy, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include accurate data collection, insurance verification (COB), and coordinating with departments to minimize denials. Requires 1–2 years in healthcare registration and Epic familiarity.