Patient Access Specialist (Financial Clearance) per ...

Employment Opportunities Part time Day Shift 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 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. 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.

Created: 2026-03-04