Patient Access & Financial Clearance Specialist

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Registration Specialist to interview and register patients across inpatient, outpatient, and ED services. You will verify demographic and third-party insurance information, input data into the hospital systems, and support financial clearance processes.

Responsibilities include collecting payments, obtaining referrals if required, and coordinating with Patient Financial Advocates to estimate patient responsibility and arrange payment plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six to twelve months of prior third party billing or hospital registration experience preferred.
• Typing and data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide patients, families, and visitors promptly and courteously.
• Interview patients or representatives to obtain complete demographic and insurance information.
• Enter data into the hospital information system and verify accuracy.
• Complete manual records as needed and ensure patient identification per policy.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain referrals when required.
• Coordinate with Financial Counselor/Pre-Registration and PFA for authorizations and payments.
• Explain policies and obtain required signatures from patients.
• Monitor and clear accounts for timely payment and financial clearance.
• Assist with bed assignment and patient flow as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Third party insurance information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital information system

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Registration Specialist to interview and register patients across inpatient, outpatient, and ED services. You will verify demographic and third-party insurance information, input data into the hospital systems, and support financial clearance processes.

Responsibilities include collecting payments, obtaining referrals if required, and coordinating with Patient Financial Advocates to estimate patient responsibility and arrange payment plans.