Patient Access: Financial Clearance Specialist I

MercyOne Medical Group; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Davenport, IA seeks a Specialist I to support financial clearance and insurance verification for pre-service accounts. The role emphasizes accuracy in obtaining insurance details, benefit validation, and initiating the billing process for hospital services.

The position requires 2–5 years of related experience, with HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA certification due within one year. Monday–Friday, day shift, with occasional weekends, and a strong commitment to patient experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 to 5 years experience in scheduling, financial clearance, or patient access.
• National certification (HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA) is required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of financial clearance and insurance verification processes.
• Responsible for all pre-service account’s financial clearance and collection prior to the date of service.
• Obtains and verifies accurate insurance information, benefit validation, authorization, and preservice collections.

Skills

Financial clearance knowledge

Insurance verification

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

MercyOne Medical Group in Davenport, IA seeks a Specialist I to support financial clearance and insurance verification for pre-service accounts. The role emphasizes accuracy in obtaining insurance details, benefit validation, and initiating the billing process for hospital services.

The position requires 2–5 years of related experience, with HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA certification due within one year. Monday–Friday, day shift, with occasional weekends, and a strong commitment to patient experience