Revenue Cycle Specialist: Financial Clearance & Access

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Aurora, IL, is hiring for a Patient Access Specialist who will join the revenue cycle team. The role focuses on high-complexity admissions workflows, real-time financial clearance, and active management of electronic work queues to minimize denials while ensuring compliant communication with patients.

The position requires 1–2 years in a busy healthcare setting, experience with Epic and MS Office, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of experience in a high-volume environment.
• Proficiency in Epic or similar EHR systems and intermediate Word/Excel skills are required.
• Strong communication, analytical, and data integrity capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and resolve time-sensitive electronic work queues and ensure clean claims.
• Perform complex insurance verification and financial clearance with regulatory compliance.
• Document accurately in the EHR and coordinate with departments to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Provide patient financial counseling and communicate estimated balances clearly.
• Support cross-campus operations and standardize workflows across Rush sites.

Skills

Analytical Ability

Communication

Accuracy

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Healthcare Administration

Tools

Epic EHR

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Aurora, IL, is hiring for a Patient Access Specialist who will join the revenue cycle team. The role focuses on high-complexity admissions workflows, real-time financial clearance, and active management of electronic work queues to minimize denials while ensuring compliant communication with patients.

The position requires 1–2 years in a busy healthcare setting, experience with Epic and MS Office, and strong analytical and communication skills.