Patient Financial Clearance Expert

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Towson, MD is seeking a Financial Clearance Specialist to handle patient, insurance and financial clearance for scheduled and unscheduled appointments, validating benefits and coordinating pre-certifications.

You will work with payer websites, collect demographic data, schedule and pre-register patients, and liaise with physician offices and departments to ensure timely approvals and accurate financial information.

Qualifications

• Two years in healthcare revenue cycle or related field.
• Experience in registration, scheduling, referrals and authorizations preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Process financial clearance for scheduled and unscheduled visits.
• Verify insurance/benefits and medical necessity for approvals.
• Obtain pre-certifications and prior authorizations.
• Schedule and pre-register patients with accurate data.
• Coordinate with physician offices and departments for approvals.
• Travel between UMMS facilities when required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Epic knowledge

Registration & admitting

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Towson, MD is seeking a Financial Clearance Specialist to handle patient, insurance and financial clearance for scheduled and unscheduled appointments, validating benefits and coordinating pre-certifications.

You will work with payer websites, collect demographic data, schedule and pre-register patients, and liaise with physician offices and departments to ensure timely approvals and accurate financial information.