Patient Registration Financial Clearance - per diem during weekdays

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

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England in Hartford is hiring a Specialist I/II to handle financial clearance and insurance verification for pre-service accounts within Saint Francis Hospital. Part-time, day shift, per diem during the day, with a two-week training period Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p.

Responsibilities include collecting accurate demographic, insurance and patient liability information and coordinating with hospital systems.

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

• Specialist I: Must possess comprehensive knowledge of financial clearance and insurance verification processes with two years of financial clearance experience in an acute care setting.
• Specialist I: Responsible for all pre‑service account’s financial clearance and collection prior to the date of service.
• Specialist I: Obtains and verifies accurate insurance information, benefit validation, authorization, and preservice collections.
• Specialist I: 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.
• Specialist II: Minimum of five years of financial clearance / authorization experience in an acute care setting.
• Specialist II: Experienced in complex facility based ancillary testing across multiple facilities/states.
• Specialist II: 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.

Skills

Financial clearance knowledge

Insurance verification

Medical terminology knowledge

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Medical billing software

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 Hospitaliscommitted 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.