Patient Registration Financial Clearance - per diem during weekdays

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and

Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Program with Employ

Time Off - may include Paid Time Off,

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional

Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D

Well-being Initiative

Career Growth and Advancement within

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England’s Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT seeks a part-time Financial Clearance Specialist to complete patient registrations and insurance verification. Training is 2 weeks Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p.

The role covers pre-service financial clearance across multiple systems and supports the patient billing process. Two levels exist: Specialist I (2 years in financial clearance) and Specialist II (5 years, hospital setting).

Qualifications

• Minimum High school or equivalent.
• Two years' experience in an accredited hospital or physician's office (5 years for level II).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurances.

Responsibilities

• Process financial clearance and insurance verification for pre-service accounts.
• Obtain and verify insurance information, benefit validation, authorization, and pre-service collections.
• Begin the patient experience and initiate the billing process for services provided by the hospital.
• For Specialist II, handle complex financial clearance including surgical services, observation, and in-house cases.

Skills

Financial clearance knowledge

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Training is 2 weeks Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p

Position Purpose

Completes patient registrations/pre-registration processes following department procedures using identified technology systems. Processes include obtaining accurate demographic, insurance and patient liability information. Responsible for working with multiple department/hospital and web-based systems.

What you will do

Specialist I:

• Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of financial clearance and insurance verification processes with two (2) years of financial clearance experience in an acute care setting
• 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
• Begins the overall patient experience and initiates the billing process for any services provided by the hospital

Specialist II

• Experienced in processing financial clearance for complex services including surgical services, observation, and in-house cases
• Minimum of five (5) years of financial clearance / authorization experience in an acute care setting
• Experienced in complex facility based ancillary testing across multiple facilities/states
• Responsible for complex, high-dollar services including surgical, observation and in-house services working in multiple areas of verification including outpatient verification, elective short procedure / inpatient verification, & urgent admission verification or scheduling
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum High school or equivalent
• Two years' experience in an accredited hospital or physician's office (5 years for level II)
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medical insurances
  

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Per diem during the day during the week
• Training is 2 weeks Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p
• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment visa for this position.
  

Pay Range:$18.00 - 25.00 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
  

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.